Also known as: Longboatmen, The
Origin: Stjärnhov, Sweden
This Swedish band was formed in 1965 under the name Steampacket. They successfully blended soul with the British Invasion sound and were at the forefront of the 60s Swedish rock movement. Original members included Mikael Ramel (guitar, vocals), Rolf Scherrer (guitar, vocals), Staffan Winbergh (drums), Stefan Ekeström (bass) and Anders Nord (organ). Their cutting-edge sound at the time made them stand out from their contemporaries and enabled them to become one of the first Swedish bands to tour the U.K. While in England the group learned of Rod Stewart and Brian Auger's band, also named Steamp…