Peter Arne Jöback (born June 4, 1971 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish singer and musical artist, and is regarded as being one of Sweden's best male vocalists.
Biography
1997- 2000
Cameron Macintosh early discovered Peter?s talent and offered him the lead as ?Chris? in Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London?s West End in 1997. Three years later at the same theatre, Peter created the role of ?Michael? in Macintosh?s original production of ?The Witches of Eastwick?.
Peter Jöback got his big break through his collaboration with ABBA legends Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson. In their musical ?Kristina från Duvemåla? (The Emigrants) Peter created the role of ?Robert? and his theme song ?Guldet blev till sand? broke every record in the Swedish charts. The musical was seen by over 1 milion Swedes and the original cast CD-box became a tripple-platinum album and received several Swedish Grammy awards. Peter received his first Golden Mask for his role as Robert.
2000 - 2005
His many stage performances and albums have been met with high critical acclaim. In fact, Peter?s very personal Christmas album which was released 2002, is regarded as ?The Ultimate Christmas album of all times?? On this album Peter also teamed up with Norwegian superstar Ms Sissel Kyrkjebö in a classic duet of Van Morrison?s ?Be though my vision? in a Swedish translation. Peter and Sisssel have since been frequent guests at each other?s concerts.
In 2004 Peter collaborated with the internationally renowned Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nick Davies in a project called ?Storybook? where Peter performed classic songs in brand new arrangements. GSO and Peter released a CD which became a Gold Disc and also did two concert sin the Globe Arena and Scandinavium Arena in Sweden. The album also brought Peter to a superstar status in Norway. His first solo-tour there 2005 was a stunning success both with audience and media.
2006 - 2009
2006-2007 Peter starred as the MC in a highly successful production of the classic Cabaret in Stockholm and Gothenburg. He received massive critical praise as well as his second Golden Mask (Tony Award. Peter was a creative force in this production as he already in 2003 gave a stunning performance as the MC at Gladsaxe Theatre in Copenhagen.
Peter ended 2008 with a sold-out Christmas tour in arenas in Scandinavia following the release of a new 4x platinum selling Christmas album. In 2007 he also toured Scandinavia with his platinum-selling studio album with original songs co-written by Peter. In January 2009 Peter moved to New York to get new inspiration and make new aquiantances. This has resulted in an album entitled ?East Side Stories?, recorded in Woodstock, featuring prominent guests such as Kate Pierson from B52?s, Sia Furler, Gail Ann Dorsey and the group Betty.
2010 and present
Peter Jöback will enter Melodifestivalen 2010 the Swedish Pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010) he recieved a wildcard from SVT.
Albums
2009: East Side stories
2008: Himlen Är Inget Tak (A live CD with Eva Dahlgren)
2007: Människor som du och jag
2006: Flera sidor av samma man (double CD compilation)
2004: Storybook
2004: Det här är platsen
2003: Jag kommer hem igen till jul (new version with extra song)
2002: Jag kommer hem igen till jul
2002: I Feel Good And I'm Worth It
2000: Only When I Breathe
1997: Personliga val
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