Introduction
Jerry Williams (born Sven Erik Fernström; 15 April 1942), a Swedish rock and roll singer and actor.
Early life
Williams was born Sven Erik Fernström in Solna, Sweden.
The Violents
Williams has been lead singer in many Swedish rock and roll bands, notably in The Violents.
The famous rock band that had existed since 1959 with varying membership, the original members being Rolf Hammarström (guitar), Lennart Carlsmyr (bass), Tord Jonsby (drums) and Hasse Rosén (guitar). When Jerry Williams joined in 1962 as lead singer, he soon became the figurehead and main attraction. Also in 1962, Hammarström and Carlsmyr were replaced by Tonny Lindberg and Jan-Olof Darlington. In 1963, Rosén and Darlington left the band and were replaced by Rune Wallebom and Billy Gezon. A final change occurred in 1965, when Wallebom and Lindberg were replaced by Staffan Berggren, from The Shanes, and Johnny Lundin from The Wild Ones.
The first single after Jerry Williams joining was "Darling Nelly Gray". The single was marketed as "Jerry Williams & The Violents". In 1963, Jerry Williams toured with the Beatles through their Sweden dates. In 1993, The Violents also released the new hit single "Number One".
The Violents eventually dissolved in 1966.
Solo career
After the band break-up, Jerry Williams became known as a solo rock artist.
He has also performed in musicals.
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| SWE |
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| 1963 | Jerry 21 | - |
| 1963 | Mr. Dynamite | - |
| 1964 | More Dynamite | - |
| 1964 | At the Star-Club | - |
| 1965 | Mr. Dynamite Explodes Again | - |
| 1966 | Action | - |
| 1968 | Power of Soul | - |
| 1969 | Dr. Williams & Mr. Dynamite | - |
| 1970 | Leader of the Pack | - |
| 1971 | Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On | - |
| 1972 | Money | - |
| 1973 | Keep On | - |
| 1974 | Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller | - |
| 1976 | Kick Down | 45 |
| 1977 | Too Fast to Live - Too Young to Die | – |
| 1979 | I Can Jive | 12 |
| 1980 | Hot Rock 'n' Roll Band | – |
| 1981 | No Creases | 48 |
| 1982 | God Bless Rock 'n' Roll | 46 |
| 1983 | 2 Faces | 43 |
| 1984 | Working Class Hero | – |
| 1987 | One and One | 44 |
| 1989 | JW | 3 |
| 1993 | Jerry Williams | 13 |
| 1996 | Keep On Rollin' | 16 |
| 1998 | Kung i blodet | 11 |
| 2000 | Can't Slow Down | 6 |
| 2002 | Sweet Sixty | 16 |
| 2011 | Alright | 5 |
| 2013 | Keep On | 18 |
| 2015 | Ghost Rider | 4 |
| Year | Album | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| SWE |
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| 1990 | Live på Börsen | 7 |
| 1990 | Golden Hits Live | 59 |
| 2009 | Dynamite - Live | 16 |
| Year | Album | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| SWE |
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| 1999 | Jerry Williams Greatest Hits | 2 |
| 2007 | I Can Jive - Det bästa med Jerry Williams | 4 |
- 2008 - Ringside / Live at Lorensbergsteatern, Göteborg
Singles
- 1962 - "Darling Nelly Grey"/"Twistin Patricia"/"Feelin' Blue" (The Violents)
- 1963 - "Number One" with The Violents
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWE |
|||
| 1989 | "Did I Tell You" | 1 | |
| "It Started With a Love Affair" | – | ||
| 1990 | "Who's Gonna Follow You Home" | 4 | |
| 1991 | "If You See Her" (Jerry Williams & The Boppers) |
28 | |
| 1992 | "Rock A Doddle" | 31 | |
| 1993 | "Goodbye Rolling Stones" | 21 | |
| 1996 | "Jackson" | 45 | |
| 2005 | "Ringside" | 59 |
Filmography
- 1996 - Lilla Jönssonligan och cornflakeskuppen
- 1991 - Rock-a-Doodle (Swedish voice)
- 1987 - Nionde kompaniet
- 1985 - On the Loose
- 1983 - G
- 1967 - Drra på - Kul grej på väg till Götet
- 1963 - Åsa-Nisse och tjocka släkten