Origin: Stockholm, Sweden
This popular Swedish outfit formed in 1962 as the Janglers, but in 1963 lengthened their moniker to Ola & The Janglers when frontman Ola Håkansson (lead vocals) joined the fold. Other members at this time included Christer Idering (guitar), Åke Eldsäter (bass), Leif Johansson (drums) and Johannes Olsson (organ). The group honed their skills playing live in the Stockholm clubs and during the spring of 1964 took second place in Nalens Pop Artists Competition, which helped them score a record deal on Warner Bros. to release a debut 45 ('Little Girl' b/w 'I'll Stand By Your Side') that summer. Bot…