Half Man (band)

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Half Man
Origin Sweden
Genres Stoner rock
Blues rock
Years active1986–1988
1990–2002
LabelsBorder Records
Beard of Stars
MembersJanne Bengtsson
Peter Lilja
Patric Carlsson
Roger Bengtsson
Mats Nilsson
Gunnar Andersson

Half Man was a Swedish stoner/blues rock band.

History

Half Man formed in 1986 but split after two years. [1] The original line-up featured Janne Bengtsson on guitar and vocals, Gunnar Andersson on guitar and vocals, Patric Carlsson on bass, and Mats Nilsson on drums. The band reformed in 1990 with Bengtsson and Carlsson accompanied by guitarist Peter Lilja and drummer Roger Bengtsson. [1] A demo was recorded in 1994 but an album was not recorded until 1998, when the band self-released The Complete Field Guide for Cynics in a limited run of 500. [2] Border Records picked up the album and re-released it in larger quantities. The band released a split 7-inch with Mothercake in 2000 and appeared on Small Stone Records tribute to Aerosmith, Right in the Nuts . The band released their second and final album in 2002 entitled Red Herring on the Italian label Beard of Stars.

Contents

Band members

Discography

Albums

Singles/EPs

Compilation appearances

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References

  1. 1 2 GL Productions interview with Half Man
  2. Half Man [ permanent dead link ] at MusicMight