History

Neon Rose was formed in 1969 by bandmembers Roger, Piero and Benno under the name Spider; when Stanley Larsson joined the group in 1973 they took the name Neon Rose. Signing with Vertigo Records

Vertigo Records

Vertigo Records today is a UK-based record label operated by Universal Music UK.-History:Vertigo Records was the name Philips Records chose in the late 1960s for its record sub-label to counter the progressive labels of its rivals EMI with Harvest Records and Decca Records with Deram...

, their debut album was released in 1974, and was quickly followed with a sophomore effort early in 1975. Following the recording of this album, Stanley Larsson left the group and was replaced by Thomas Wiklund, formerly of Uppåt Väggarna. The group's final album, Reload, was released in 1975 and the group split, with Roger going on to join Wasa Express.

Piero attempted to reform the group with all new members in 1977, but this incarnation disbanded after recording a few demos. In 1981, the group reformed with Piero and Benno and several new members. They recorded one single for Rosa Honung Records which was never issued.

Members

Original members

• Roger Holegård - vocals, guitar, mellotron
• Piero Mengarelli - guitar
• Gunnar Hallin - guitar (1974–1975)
• Benno Mengarelli - bass
• Kenta Krull - drums (1969–1973)
• Stanley Larsson - drums (1973–75)
• Thomas Wiklund - drums (1975)

1981 reunion members

• Piero Mengarelli - guitar
• Benno Mengarelli - bass
• Joaquin Calafell - drums
• Erik Svensson - keyboards
• Conny Bloom - guitar and vocals

Discography

• Neon Rose, or A Dream of Glory and Pride (Vertigo Records
  Vertigo Records
  Vertigo Records today is a UK-based record label operated by Universal Music UK.-History:Vertigo Records was the name Philips Records chose in the late 1960s for its record sub-label to counter the progressive labels of its rivals EMI with Harvest Records and Decca Records with Deram...
  
  , 1974)
• Two (Vertigo, 1975)
• Reload (Vertigo, 1975)

External links

• Official website
• Interview with Gunnar Hallin