Mats Johan Olausson (17 April 1961 – 18 February 2015)[2][3] was a Swedish keyboard player known from bands such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Ark,[4] Evil Masquerade, Kamelot, Jean Beauvoir, John Norum, and many others. Later in his life, he lived in Thailand where he was active as a musician, composer and producer. Olausson played Korg Trinity Pro Tri PBS and Yamaha SY-99, SY-77, CS-80. In the studio he also used a grand piano, Hammond B-3 or C-3. He was born in Gothenburg, Sweden.[5]
Mats Olausson | |
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| Born | April 17, 1961 Gothenburg, Sweden[1] |
| Died | 18 February 2015 (aged 53) Rayong, Thailand |
| Genres | Power metal, progressive metal, symphonic metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument | Keyboards |
| Years active | c. 1980–2015 |
On 19 February 2015, Olausson's body was found in a hotel in Thailand, having died at least 24 hours earlier. He was 53S.[6]
Notes
edit- S.^ Although it has been reported that he was 54 at death, he was more likely aged 53 due to multiple sources stating his date of birth was 17 April 1961.
References
edit- ^ "MATS OLAUSSON - Profile on Mats". mats-olausson.tripod.com. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Mats Olausson - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". www.metal-archives.com. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Lifton, Dave (21 February 2015). "Mats Olausson, Former Yngwie Malmsteen Keyboardist, Dies". ultimateclassicrock.com. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "Biography: Ark". Allmusic. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ^ Doc Rock. "January to June 2015". The Dead Rock Stars Club. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
- ^ "Former Yngwie Malmsteen Keyboardist Mats Olausson Found Dead In Thailand Hotel Room". Blabbermouth.net. 17 April 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
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