Roxette FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Roxette.

This FAQ about Roxette was compiled and written by Colin Grace cmgrace@ozemail.com.au with numerous contributions by others.

0.1. General information on this faq list (alt.music.roxette): The Official Roxette Newsgroup FAQ was started by Colin ...

0.2. Disclaimer (alt.music.roxette): All efforts have been made by the author to ensure the material on ...

0.3. Common abbreviations (alt.music.roxette): AMR (or a.m.r) = alt.music....

0.4 Contributions to the FAQ (alt.music.roxette): The following people have contributed valuable information to ...

1.1 What has usenet to offer for a Roxette fan?: Usenet readers can keep informed about Roxette by reading ...

1.2 What is alt.music.roxette?: alt.music.roxette is a newsgroup dedicated to the Swedish rock ...

1.3 Can I post pictures or sound files to alt.music.roxette?: We suggest you do not post any type of binary file to the ...

1.4 What if my site doesn't offer the newsgroup? (alt.music.roxette): Usenet spreads by connections between computers. People own ...

1.5 Is there an alt.music.roxette etiquette?: You should already be familiar with Usenet etiquette. If not, ...

1.6 Why was alt.music.roxette created?: Originally there was only a Roxette mailing list and the ...

1.7 Is alt.music.roxette accessible from the World Wide Web?: The Roxette newsgroup is also accessible from the World Wide Web ...

2.1 How do I subscribe to the Roxette mailing list?: To subscribe to the Roxette mailing list, just send a message ...

2.2 Where can I find Roxette-related files on FTP?: FTP sites on the internet containing Roxette related material are:...

2.3 Are there any Roxette-related newsgroups?: The primary Roxette newsgroup is alt.music.roxette. The ...

2.4 Are there any Roxette-related World Wide Web sites?: Roxette have a huge presence on the World Wide Web. Fan pages ...

2.5 What about the online services? (Roxette): There are many major online services for Roxette merchandise....

2.6 Is there a Roxette channel on IRC?: Roxette have their own channel called #Roxette on the dalnet and ...

3.1 Who are Roxette?: Roxette are the Swedish rock band comprising of Marie Fredriksson ...

3.2 What is the Roxette story so far?: In the late Eighties and early to mid Nineties, a bunch of catchy ...

3.3 What albums have Roxette recorded?: The official albums Roxette have recorded and their year of ...

3.4 How many albums have Roxette sold worldwide?: As of March, 1997, it is estimated that Roxette have sold just over ...

3.5 What home videos have Roxette released?: The home videos Roxette have released are as follows:...

3.6 What has been Roxette's most commercially sucessful album?: The 1991 Roxette album, Joyride is Roxette's most successful ...

3.7 Are Roxette still active?: Roxette have just had a 12 month break from writing and recording, ...

3.8 When will the new Roxette album be released?: As mentioned above, recordings for the new album will begin ...

3.9 When will the Greatest Hits album be released in the US? (Roxette): The answer to this question is vague as no one (even ...

3.10 When will Pearls of Passion be re-released? (Roxette): The re-release of Pearls of Passion has again been delayed due ...

3.11 What songs are on Dance Passion? (Roxette): Dance Passion is basically a remixed version of Pearls of Passion,...

3.12 Where do Roxette record their albums?: Roxette mainly record their albums at EMI Studios, Stockholm, Sweden;...

3.13 What Soundtracks have Roxette Recorded?: Roxette have appeared in four soundtracks. They are:...

3.14 What are the locations of the Roxette video clips?: Listen To Your Heart and Dangerous - Borgholm Slottsruin, Sweden. ...

4.1 Who are the band members of Roxette?: The following is a list of the main band members of Roxette:...

4.2 Who are the Roxette producers and engineers?: Roxette's music is produced by Clarence Ofwerman. The main ...

4.3 Who are the Roxette road crew?: The Roxette roadcrew over the years include; Mats ...

4.4 Which band member eats cigarette packets? (Roxette): Staffan Ofwerman is notorious for putting whole cigarette packets ...

4.5 Who writes Roxette's music?: The heart of Roxette's music comes from its members, Per Gessle ...

4.6 Who has had the privelege to work with Roxette?: Many other artists have worked both in the studio and on stage ...

5.1 How many live tours have Roxette made?: Roxette have been on four live tours. Two of these tours have ...

5.2 Are there any Roxette live albums?: There have been no official Roxette live albums released. However,...

5.3 Will Roxette tour again soon?: As soon as Roxette release their next album in early 1998, they ...

5.4 What guitar picks does Per throw into the audience? (Roxette): During live concert performances, Per usually throws many of ...

5.5 What special effects have Roxette used in their concerts and live performances?: Various special effects have been used during Roxette concerts. ...

5.6 What does Marie like the audience to do during concerts? (Roxette): I want them to shout as much as they can in between the songs. If ...

5.7 How long do Roxette concerts normally last?: It is usual for a Roxette concert to go for about 2 to 2.5 ...

5.8 Which live songs do Roxette fans enjoy the most?: The majority of Roxette fans agree that the songs, It Must Have ...

5.9 What are bootlegs? (Roxette): The music business, like any other, is based on the principle ...

6.1 Who is Marie Fredriksson? (Roxette): Marie Fredriksson is the female lead singer of Roxette, and is also ...

6.2 What has Marie Fredriksson done so far? (Roxette): Besides writing and recording songs for Roxette, Marie has ...

6.3 When did Marie Fredriksson begin her musical career? (Roxette): The first time Marie sung in front of an audience was when she ...

6.4 What instruments can Marie Fredriksson play? (Roxette): Marie, besides being a talented vocalist, can also play the piano,...

6.5 Has Marie Fredriksson received any awards? (Roxette): Marie has received the prestigous 1300-interviews-in-8-months award....

7.1 Who is Per Gessle? (Roxette): Per Gessle is the male guitarist and vocalist for Roxette. He is ...

7.2 What are Per Gessle's favourite guitars? (Roxette): Per's favourite guitars include Rickenbackers, Gibson Les Paul's,...

7.3 Who is "Woody"? (Roxette): Woody is another name used for Asa Nordin. This nickname is used ...

7.4 What about Per Gessle's new solo album? (Roxette): The new Per Gessle album had an official release date of May 2th,...

7.5 What about Per and Asa's new baby? (Roxette): It has been confirmed that Per and Asa are now expecting a ...

8.1 Who started Roxette and when?: Per Gessle was the major influencing factor in the formation ...

8.2 Where does the name "Roxette" come from?: The name Roxette was taken from a Dr Feelgood song from the 70'...

8.3 In what countries was Pearls of Passion released? (Roxette): The Pearls of Passion album was only officially released ...

8.4 When did Roxette become national superstars?: It is acknowledged that Roxette became very popular and ...

9.1 Is there a difference between the Look Sharp! CD and cassette? (Roxette): One significant difference between the CD and cassette versions ...

9.2 Is there a videoclip for the song "Silverblue"? (Roxette): Although the song Silverblue was never a single, there is ...

9.3 How many copies of Look Sharp! have been sold worldwide? (Roxette): It is estimated that Look Sharp has sold just over 9 million ...

10.1 Who is Gyllene Tider? (Roxette): Gyllene Tider (otherwise known as Golden Times), is a Swedish ...

10.2 Who are the Lonely Boys? (Roxette): The Lonely Boys are another Swedish band involving Per Gessle. He ...

10.3 What if my question isn't answered here? (Roxette): If you have a question regarding Roxette, Marie Fredriksson, ...

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