Initially [1996-1999]
Erik Johnsson (vocals and guitars), Dag Nemeth (drums) and Torkel Jelvinger (bass guitar) started their musical experiments during their respective time off from studying art, film and design. Heavily influenced not only by the finer arts, but also by bands like Lords of the New Church, The Jesus and Mary Chain and The Doors, they created original, intellectual and very arty music. Being a big fan of the British waif Kate Moss, bass player Torkel suggested "Fake Moss" as a good name for the band, and so - in 1996 - it all began.
The trio grew into being a quartet in 1997, when film student Maria Weimer was brought in as a keyboard player. The impact was immediately noticeable. As a big fan of The Cure, Joy Division and New Order, she brought an epic, dark and depressive vibe to the music of Fake Moss.
In 1999 Torkel Jelvinger left the band in order to pursue and further develop his artistic talent as a designer, and was replaced by Valdemar Asp (now in Strip Music, among others). At this time - due to extensive gigging - the band had started drawing attention to themselves by some branches of the media, as well as a few record companies.
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