- Born
- Died
- Gunnar Wiklund was born on August 17, 1935 in Luleå, Norrbottens län, Sweden. He was an actor, known for Änglagård - Tredje gången gillt (2010), Antes Supershow (1963) and Septet (1966). He died on September 29, 1989 in Värmdö, Sweden.
- Voted by Aftonbladet as "Swedens Most Popular Singer" 5 times. 1959, 1961, 1963, 1965, 1967.
- In the early 1970s, Wiklund developed severe dental problems that were later diagnosed as "Oral Galvanism". The cause of this temporarily controversial condition is said to be found in the amalgam fillings.
- In addition to his work as a car mechanic, Wiklund sang in various local orchestras in Luleå. He made his debut as a 17-year-old in 1952 with the orchestra Swingers, and the following year Gunnar Wiklund recorded his first record, with the song "Dä 'ä' love".
- Two role models are clearly noticeable in the material used by Gunnar Wiklund, the American country singer Jim Reeves, whose songs he did in Swedish, and Perry Como. Wiklund also had success with songs written by or associated with Hank Williams, Ray Charles, Johnny Mercer, Frank Sinatra and Michel Legrand.
- Wiklund also sang in German.
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