He has produced over 70 albums[2] and his production work has earned him seven Swedish Grammy Awards—including Producer of The Year, which he was nominated three times for.[3] He has 15 #1 hits in Sweden and countless top 10's, certifying at least 18 Gold and 11 Platinum awards.
Additionally, he is responsible for the score music of several Swedish feature films, including Vinterviken (1996), Adam & Eva (1997), and Bästa Sommaren (2000).
Dan Sundquist was born to Swedish parents in Stockholm, Sweden and grew up in Näsby Park, Rågsved, Vikarbyn, Hägersten and Vaxholm, Sweden as well as in Barcelona, Spain. Having other musicians in his family led to him developing an early interest in music and the arts. He started playing the guitar at age 7 and the piano at age 11.
After a year in Nyckelviksskolan Art School in 1976, he decided to quit art studies and start his band, called "Reeperbahn" with co-creator Olle Ljungström. They got their first recording contract in 1979. He produced his first ever album in 1980 at 21 years old.
Swedish Grammy Awards
Sundquist has received several Swedish Grammy nominations and has won seven of them to date.[9]
Year
Category
Artist/Album
Result
1996
Producer of the Year
Dan Sundquist
Nominated
1994
Producer of the Year
Dan Sundquist
Nominated
1992
Rock Group of the Year
Wilmer X - Mambo Feber
Won
1990
Rock Artist (Male)
Jakob Hellman ...och stora havet
Won
1989
Producer of the Year
Dan Sundquist
Won
1989
Christian Music
Freda' - Tusen eldar
Won
1989
Newcomer Of The Year
Jakob Hellman
Won
1989
Rock Group of the Year
Wilmer X - Teknikens under
Won
1988
Christian Music
Laila Dahl - Efter regn
Won
#1 Hits & Classics
This is a list of Sundquist's songs that have topped the Swedish Charts.[10]
2010 Didrik Solli-Tangen - "My Heart Is Yours". #1 ESC Norway. Gold sales.
2010 Anna Bergendahl - "This Is My Life". (Lionheart) #1 ESC Sweden, Gold sales.
2002 Melody Club - "Electric” (Virgin/EMI) #1 Hit Tracks & Gold sales.