Winner of the Swedish version of Idol in 2009, singer and guitarist Erik
Grönwall has pursued a career in hard rock with the bands H.E.A.T. and Skid Row,
alongside a solo career. Born in Knivsta on December 3, 1987, Per Erik Magnus
Grönwall learned to play guitar and joined the heavy metal band Raid, before
applying for the Idol TV show, first in 2007 and again in 2009, which he won
with covers of Kiss, Skid Row, Queen and Iron Maiden. His solo career got off to
a flying start with the hit "Higher", which reached No. 1 in the Swedish charts
and was certified platinum in 2009. The...