Kim Fransson

Swedish artist born 7 june 1982 in Trollhättan, grew up in Upphärad. Kim Fransson started his career at 12 when he appeared on Swedish TV4's program Nyårsgala. At the age of 13 he founded the band called at various times "Kims Karusell", "Swedish Chef" and "Shutlanger Sam" and won the talent contest Lejonrock in 2000. Shutlanger Sam was a "funk teen trio" managed by Dave Holland (2), the former drummer of Judas Priest and recording studio owner Kevin Wilson, toured in the UK for four years and released at least one single. Shutlanger Sam played a show in Vänersborg in 1996 with Holland´s former Trapeze bandmate Glenn Hughes, and were introduced by Holland himself. His brother Christian Fransson and cousin David Fransson are also known musicians in the band Division of Laura Lee.