Hannes Viktor Hugo Irengård (born 12 February 1982 in Malmö) is a Swedish Guitarist, Rocksinger, and Songwriter. He is co-founder of the Swedish rock-band Royal Republic.[1]

Hannes Irengård
Hannes Irengård live 2015
Background information
Birth name	Hannes Viktor Hugo Irengård
Born	(1982-02-12) 12 February 1982 (age 40) Malmö, Sweden
Genres	Alternative rock, garage rock, hardrock, punkrock
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)	electric guitar, Vocals
Years active	2007–present
Labels	Universal
Website	Royal Republic Officiell website

Career

Hannes Irengård studied Music at the Malmö Academy of Music. In 2007 he founded the band „Royal Republic“ along with three other students Adam Grahn (vocals, guitar), Jonas Almén (bass) and Per Andreasson (drums).[2] The band recorded their first album, ’’We are the Royal’’ in 2010 in Malmö. In 2012 they released their second album titled ’’Save the Nation’’. The third album ’’Royal Republic and the Nosebreakers’’ with songs from the previous albums re-interpreted in an acoustic and country-like way was released in 2014. In 2016 the Swedes recorded their fourth album „Weekendman“. Last three albums were recorded by Michael Ilbert at Hansa Studio 1 and Hansa Mix Room.[3] The band has signed a contract with Vertigo/Universal Music.[4][5] Royal Republic are active on the touring circuit in Europe and the United States.[6][7] The band played at the tradition-rich German festivals Rock am Ring,[8] Rock im Park[9] and the Highfield-Festival.[10]

Other activities

• Author: Hannes Irengård is author of a scientific study with the title: Go for it!“[11]
• Malmö Musikhögskola-Project: Spanish Guitar Music Performance together with Cecilia Salazar, other swedish musicians and the band "La Sonora".[12]
• Actor: In tv-music-talk-show Mulatschag he played himself.[13]

Discography

See Royal Republic Discography

References

External links

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• Hannes Irengård Officiell website]