Background
Williams was born Sven Erik Fernström in Solna, Sweden.
Williams was born Sven Erik Fernström in Solna, Sweden.
Williams has been lead singer in many Swedish rock and roll bands, notably in The famous rock band that had existed since 1959 with varying membership, the original members being Rolf Hammarström (guitar), Lennart Carlsmyr (bass), Tord Jonsby (drums) and Hasse Rosén (guitar). When Jerry Williams joined in 1962 as lead singer, he soon became the figurehead and main attraction. Also in 1962, Hammarström and Carlsmyr were replaced by Tonny Lindberg and January-Olof Darlington.
In 1963, Rosén and Darlington left the band and were replaced by Rune Wallebom and Billy Gezon.
A final change occurred in 1965, when Wallebom and Lindberg were replaced by Staffan Berggren, from The Shanes, and Johnny Lundin from The Wild Ones. The first single after Jerry Williams joining was "Darling Nelly Gray".
The single was marketed as "Jerry Williams & ". In 1963, Jerry Williams toured with the Beatles through their Sweden dates.
In 1993, also released the new hit single "Number One". eventually dissolved in 1966.
After break-up, Jerry Williams became known as a rock artist. He has also performed in musicals.