Streaplers

With a lifespan extending over half a century, the Streaplers are a long-running Swedish dansband anchored by twin brothers Göran and Håkan Liljeblad, the only remaining members of the original lineup. Founded in 1959 in Kungälv, the band was originally also comprised of Gert Lengstrand, Bjarne Lundquist, and Lars Larsson. Beginning with their 1963 breakthrough hit, "Säkkinjärven Polka," the Streaplers enjoyed a string of hit singles during the mid-'60s, among them "Diggety Doggety," "Mule Skinner Blues," and "Rockin' Robin." The band's string of hits was interrupted by the de...