Gloria

Gloria is a Swedish supergroup made up of established musicians and solo artists. The group’s line-up includes Lars Halapi, Staffan Andersson, Peter Korhonen, Sven Lindvall, Sara Isaksson and Rebecka Törnqvist.

Background and formation

The band is formed by guitarist Lars Halapi, who also produces its albums and some of Rebecka Törnqvist’s solo recordings. Halapi is known as a member of Bo Kaspers Orkester. The project brings together musicians with careers in other Swedish acts and as solo performers, giving Gloria the character of a side project made up of experienced players rather than a conventional new band.

Members

Rebecka Törnqvist and Sara Isaksson handle vocals. Both are established solo artists, and they also record together as a duo. Staffan Andersson plays guitar and has worked with Hovet and Lars Winnerbäck. Peter Korhonen plays drums and has performed with Reeperbahn and Di Leva. Sven Lindvall plays bass and is known as a touring bassist for A-Ha.

Releases

Gloria releases two albums, Gloria and People Like You and Me. The group also includes a collaboration between Sara Isaksson and Rebecka Törnqvist, who record a duet album in 2006.

Status

The band is described as being on temporary hiatus while its members work on other projects.