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Backyard Babies is a Swedish punk rock band, formed in the city of Nässjö in 1987, originally comprising singer Tobbe, guitarist Dregen, bassist Johan Blomqvist and drummer Peder Carlsson. After recording a rough demo and playing a few local live dates, in 1989 the group dismissed Tobbe and replaced him with singer Nicke Borg; two more demos followed, as did a national tour, and in 1991 the Backyard Babies launched their first official release, the EP Something to Swallow. Signing with the Swedish Megarock label in 1993, the following year the quartet issued their first full-length effort, Diesel & Power, before going on hiatus to allow Dregen the chance to work with his other band, the Hellacopters. The Backyard Babies reunited in 1997 for the album Total 13 and later released Making Enemies is Good (2001) and Stockholm Syndrome (2003).

Members

• Nicke Borg - Vocals & Guitars (1989-present)
• Dregen - Guitars (1987-present)
• Johan Blomqvist - Basses (1987-present)
• Peder Carlsson - Drums (1987-present)

Side Projects

Dregen played in the supergroup Super$hit666, which featured an early version of his song 'Star War' (later recorded by The Backyard Babies) under the name 'Star War, Jr'.

Discography

LPs:

• Diesel & Power (1993)
• Total 13 (1997)
• Making Enemies is Good (2001)
• Stockholm Syndrome (2003)

Live Albums:

• Safety Pin & Leopard Skin (2002)
• Live Live in Paris (2005)

Collection Albums:

• Independent Days (2001)
• From Demos to Demons 1989-1992 (2002)

Singles and 7":

• Electric Suzy (1994)
• Look at You (1997)
• Highlights (1998)
• Is It Still Alright To Smile? (1998) rare 7" featuring Ginger from The Wildhearts
• Brand New Hate (2001)
• The Clash (2001)
• Minus Celsius (2003)
• A Song For The Outcast (2004)
• Friends (2004)

Split 7"

• Supershow (with The 69 Eyes) (1996)

DVDs:

• Jetlag The Movie (2005)

External links

• Backyard Babies Official Page
• Backyard Babies Lyrics

• Swedish musical groups