Outside of the band, the members of the Viagra Boys all have day jobs.
Lead singer Sebastian Murphy is a tattoo artist; bassist Henrik Höckert is a carpenter; drummer Tor Sjödén is a janitor; saxophonist Oscar Carls is a chef; and keyboardist Elias Jungqvist is a delivery driver.
Despite the band’s success, they continue to work on these projects, claiming that it keeps them grounded and in touch with reality.
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- Full name: Viagra Boys
- Stage name: Viagra Boys
- Ages: Sebastian Murphy (33), Benjamin Vallé (49), Oskar Carls (unknown), Henrik Höckert (43), Elias Jungqvist (unknown), Atonet (unknown), Tor Sjödén (33), Martin Ehrencrona (49) and Rasmus Büberg (unknown).
- Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
- Nationality: Swedish
- Occupation: Band
- Founded: 2015
- Members: Sebastian Murphy, Benjamin Vallé, Oskar Carls, Henrik Höckert, Elias Jungqvist, Atonet, Tor Sjödén, Martin Ehrencrona and Rasmus Booberg.
- Net worth: $1 million
early life
The band was formed in 2015 and consists of several members including Les Big Byrd, Pig Eyes, Nine, Nitad and Neu-Ronz. Lead singer Sebastian Murphy is the only member born in the United States.
He grew up in San Francisco and moved to Stockholm, Sweden, to live with his aunt when he was 17. Murphy, a former drug and alcohol addict who is now a tattoo artist, was introduced to the band while singing Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together” at karaoke.
Profession
In 2018, Viagra Boys released their debut album, Street Worms. The album received positive reviews from critics and won the band the Independent Music Companies Association (IMPALA) Album of the Year Award.
The band released a four-song EP titled Common Sense in 2020. Their second album, Welfare Jazz, was released in January 2021.
The band’s founding guitarist Benjamin Vallé died in October 2021 at the age of 47. Although he was a member of Welfare Jazz, he was not an active member at the time of his death.
The famous band Viagra Boys had the honor of performing in 2022 at various famous music festivals such as Coachella and Primavera Sound.
These activities allowed the band to showcase their unique musical talents and capture the hearts of audiences around the world. In addition, the band excitedly released their highly anticipated third album “Cave World” in July of the same year. This album undoubtedly consolidated their influence in the music industry.
Social Media
- Instagram account: viagra boys (@viagraboys)
- Twitter account: Viagra Boys (@ViagraBoys)
Personal life
The Viagra Boys are close friends who enjoy spending time together both on and off the stage. They are known for their wry, often self-deprecating sense of humor.
It’s unclear if the band members are married or have children. However, they have all spoken openly about their struggles with addiction and mental health. Murphy told The Fader that he has been sober for a decade, and his lyrics often touch on his struggles with addiction.
Discography
- Sporty
- Just like you
- Not so good
- biology
- In spite of Ourselves (with Amy Taylor)
- Girls & Boys
- Not a thief
- Caveman
- Punk Rock Loser
- Big Boy (with Jason Williamson)
net worth
Swedish post-punk band Viagra Boys has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Since 2010, the band has released three studio albums: Street Worms (2018), Welfare Jazz (2020), and Caveman (2022).
