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**Lollipops Bio** Lollipops was a Danish pop trio founded in 1960 by brothers Torben and Jørgen Lundgreen, along with their uncle Poul Petersen. The members were just children at the time, aged 10, 9, and 12. They gained initial fame after winning a teen talent competition in Denmark and performing at Swedish folk park concerts during the mid-60s. The band experienced a level of teen hysteria in Denmark that was typically reserved for major foreign acts of the era, such as The Beatles. In 1966, drummer Poul Petersen left the group and was replaced by Henrik Lund. The band primarily consisted of two guitars and drums, often accompanied by various bassists during performances. By 1971, after achieving significant success by Danish standards, the band decided to end their first era due to a decline in popularity. Their major hit from this period was a song released in 1967, which bore similarities to Tim Hardin's "Lady Came From Baltimore." The rights holders for Hardin's work filed a copyright violation claim, which was reportedly settled discreetly. Lollipops made a comeback in 1973, transitioning to a more adult-oriented pop sound and achieving moderate success in the MOR genre. Henrik Lund departed in 1977, leaving the Lundgreen brothers to continue as a duo with various supporting musicians on bass and drums. This second phase lasted until the mid-80s and included several unsuccessful attempts to

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