MATS OLAUSSON 1961 - 2015
February 20, 2015
From Jamil Ahsan the Webmaster
It is of deep sadness that the newest update on the website, in such
a long time, had to be me, writing this.
My name is Jamil. I'm originally from Canada, now living in
Baltimore, Maryland, USA. I came to know Mats through his best
friend and musical colleagues,
Michael Von Knorring & Christer Mentzer via the Internet. From
there began a long term friendship, when I was given the opportunity
to build Mats website. Over time, I came to know so many
talented musicians who had recorded and played with Mats. It
was around 2003 when Mats and I spoke on the phone, when he was
staying with Donnie Thumper Hill, recording and playing together in
a band
called Sumosha, based out of North Carolina.
Mats had emailed me back in January 3rd of this year, wishing me all
the best in 2015, filled me in that he was back in Thailand, and had
some upcoming projects
that he would be making mention on here.
Fast forward to this morning, February 20th when Mats' friends Chris
Heaven and Donnie Thumper Hill messaged me on Facebook informing me
that Mats had passed.
My sincere condolences go out to Mats' family, friends, and musical
colleagues who had recorded and played live with Mats.
Any of you who come across this (including Yngwie and Management
team), please drop me a line at
jamilahsan@yahoo.com
I'd love to hear from you all.
To Mats, I thank you for the opportunity to work with you on this
website.
Myself and many others will miss you dearly.
RIP Mats Olausson.
I will keep this website up for those to view to celebrate the life and career of Mats.
News as of February 12, 2010
Last Friday Powerhouse performed, taking part of an event held by the wordwide Rotary organisiation-Polio Plus. Their goal is to raise $200 million USD to eradicate polio in all countries, where the disease is still present. Anders and Andy were unable to perform that day. On drums was Dennis Nybratt, who is a well known musician in Sweden.
POWERHOUSE.
* Magnus Rosén (ex-HAMMERFALL) - Bass
* Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND) - Guitar
* Anders Johansson (HAMMERFALL) - Drums
* Mikael Ågren (ex-NOSTRADAMEUS) - Vocals,
Guitar
and Me on keyboards
VISIT POWERHOUSE's WEBSITE AT:
http://www.myspace.com/powerhousesweden
I'm also writing and recording new material together with the founder/guitarist Ralf Jederstedt for the next GEFF album.
Visit
GEFF website
for additional information.