Kaipa (prog. rock, symphonic rock) / Sweden)

KAIPA was the leading Scandinavian progressive band formed in 1973 by three musicians from the city of Uppsala and recorded five albums during the years 1975 - 1982. Taking basic inspiration from the Swedish folk music they performed an elaborate symphonic music aiming at the expression of emotions and feelings in an aesthetic of formal beauty and melodic perfection.

Kaipa, however, intended to differentiate themselves from past and present styles, producing a personal and original music taking its inspiration from the past yet looking to the future.



History:

The band was originally formed under the name Ura Kaipa by Hans Lundin (keys) and Tomas Eriksson (bass). Roine Stolt joined Kaipa as their guitarist when he was 17. In 1974 also, shortly after they had cut the "Ura" from the name of the band, their self-titled debut released. Stolt went on to form The Flower Kings. Kaipa reunited for 2002's Notes From The Past. Stolt quit Kaipa after Mindrevolutions, but the band has continued without him.


Kaipa - Kaipa (1975):

Members:

Current Line-Up:

Hans Lundin – Keyboards & vocal (1973–1982, 2000–)
Patrik Lundström – Lead & backing vocal
Aleena Gibson – Lead & backing vocal
Jonas Reingold – Bass
Morgan Ågren – Drums
Per Nilsson – Guitar

Former Members:

Roine Stolt – Guitar & vocal (1974–1979, 2000–2005)
Ingemar Bergman – Drums (1974–1981)
Tomas Eriksson – Bass (1973–1977)
Mats Lindberg – Bass (1977–1980)
Mats Löfgren – Vocal (1977–1980)
Max Åhman – Guitar (1979–1982)
Mats "Microben" Lindberg – Bass (1981–1982)
Per "Pelle" Andersson – Drums (1982)



More info: http://www.kaipa.info/