Roxette FAQ

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)

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0.3. Common abbreviations (alt.music.roxette)

AMR (or a.m.r) = alt.music....

0.4 Contributions to the FAQ (alt.music.roxette)

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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, ...