Robert Henry Arthur Wells (born 7 April 1962) is a Swedish singer, songwriter and musician best known for the musical , which contains elements of rock, classical and boogie-woogie.
Early life and career Wells was born in Stockholm. He attended the Adolf Fredrik's Music School in Stockholm at the age of 7 in 1969 and four years later, at the age of 11, became the youngest person ever to attend the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. At the age of 16 in 1978, Wells won two major Swedish talent contests. Wells has also participated twice in Melodifestivalen.
Wells was the musical director of two Swedish television shows. Wells appeared regularly on Så ska det låta, the Swedish version of The Lyrics Board.
Wells's first musical tour was with the Leningrad Orchestra in 1990. Wells's music was chosen as the official television theme music for the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing. Eurovision Wells played piano during the Belarus entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 on 25 May performed by 3+2.
Discography
Albums YearAlbumPeak chart positionsCertifications(SWE)SWENORDEN1987Robert Wells12——1988The Way I Feel———1989Rhapsody in Rock I30——1990Rhapsody in Rock II———1991Dubbelpianisterna – Hör och Häpna ———1993Rhapsody in Rock III ———1994Robert Wells (Finland Special Edition) ———1996Norman and Wells (with Charlie Norman)52——1998Rhapsody in Rock Complete6——Platinum2000Rhapsody in Rock – World Wide Wells19——GoldJingle Wells29——Gold2001Rhapsody in Rock – Completely Live 6——Gold2002Väljer sina klassiska favoriter ———2003Rhapsody in Rock The Complete Collection 1——Platinum2004Rhapsody in Rock – The Anniversary 51718Gold2005Full House Boogie 3——2008The Best of Rhapsody 1998–20086——2010Close Up Classics20——2012Piano Concertos I-1X———2013A Tribute to Charlie (Robert Wells Trio)16——2017Sun Studio Sessions ———
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or unknown.
Singles YearSinglePeak chart positionsCertifications(SWE)SWENORDEN1986Upp på berget13——1995Robert Trio———1997Spanish Rhapsody———2000ROCKARIA———2003My Love (with Sofia Källgren)———2009Handful of Keys1——Gold
Videos 1987: Robert Wells
DVDs 2002: Rhapsody in Rock – The Stadium Tour 2002 2004: Rhapsody in Rock – The Anniversary Tour 2005: Rhapsody in Rock- The 2005 Summer Tour
Other works Books 2003: Mitt Liv Som Komphund 2019: Blod, Svett & Toner
Awards and honors The Charlie Norman Honor Prize, 2011 H. M. The King's Medal, 8th size with blue ribbon, 2012
See also List of Swedish composers
References
External links
Rhapsody in Rock: Robert Wells