The Spotnicks is an instrumental rock group from Sweden, who were formed in 1961. They were famous for wearing "space suit" costumes on stage, and for their innovative electronic guitar sound. They signed a recording contract in 1961, and changed their name to "The Spotnicks", a play on the Russian satellite Sputnik as suggested by their manager, Roland Ferneborg. They soon became the first Swedish group to have significant international success, in a similar style to The Shadows and The Ventures. They have since released 42 albums, selling more than 18 million records, and still tour.
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