Barbados are a Swedish pop dansband that peaked in popularity during 2000-2002 with a succession of strong Melodifestivalen showings. Best known for its association with chart-topping superstar Magnus Carlsson, the band's popularity plummeted after his departure in 2002. Founded in 1992 in Gothenburg, Sweden, Barbados are comprised of Mathias Lager (guitar, vocals), Peter Samuelsson (bass, vocals), Magnus Wictorinsson (drums), and Håkan Swärd (keyboards). With Carlsson as its original lead singer, the band made its eponymous album debut in 1995 with Barbados. Not until five ye...