Origin: Stockholm, Sweden
Originally known as the Mecki Mark Five, this Swedish jazz-psych ensemble was formed in 1966 by frontman Claes "Mecki" Bodemark (organ, vocals). Other original members included Björn Fredholm (drums), Clas Svanberg (guitar), Hans Nordström (saxophone, flute) and Thomas Mera Gartz (drums, vibraphone, sitar). As a side note, the nickname "Mecki" originated from the 19th century German story and then cartoon and doll Mecki the Hedgehog. In 1967, the outfit added Anders Sjostedt (trumpet) and Jan-Eric Olsson (bass), signed to the Philips label and issued a debut single ('Midnight Land' b/w 'Got To…