This article is from the Roxette FAQ, by Colin Grace cmgrace@ozemail.com.au with numerous contributions by others.
Originally there was only a Roxette mailing list and the newsgroup
called alt.music.swedish-pop. As time has gone on, the mailing list
has become more and more congested with almost 40 messages per day.
Also, the alt.music.swedish-pop newsgroup is too broad because it is
used for many Swedish artists, and not specifically for Roxette.
Therefore, alt.music.roxette was created to satisfy a growing need for
Roxette fans and enthusiasts around the world. It allows
effective public discussions to take place concerning Roxette and
their music.
 
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