Norwegian musicians born in 1958
Here are 6 famous musicians from Norway were born in 1958:
Dag Ingebrigtsen
Dag Ingebrigtsen (December 12, 1958 Trondheim-) is a Norwegian singer.
Genres he performed: Hard rock and Glam metal.
Dag Ingebrigtsen started his music career in the early 1980s as the lead singer of a Norwegian hard rock/glam metal band called TNT. He was with the band for a decade and recorded a number of hit songs including "Seven Seas," "10,000 Lovers (In One)," and "Tell No Tales." After leaving TNT, Ingebrigtsen worked on a number of solo projects before returning to the band in 2017.
In addition to his successful music career, Ingebrigtsen has also been involved in politics. He served as the mayor of the city of Steinkjer from 2003 to 2007 and was later appointed as the leader of the Labour Party's group on the County Council of Nord-Trøndelag. Ingebrigtsen is also an advocate for animal rights and has been involved with several animal welfare organizations in Norway.
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Anita Skorgan
Anita Skorgan (November 13, 1958 Norway-) a.k.a. Skorgan, Anita is a Norwegian singer. She has three children, Sara Skorgan Teigen, Maria Skorgan Dahl and Julie Skorgan Dahl.
Her albums include , and .
Anita Skorgan was born in Grua, a small town located in the municipality of Lunner, Norway. She began her musical career in the late 1970s, performing at local festivals and events. In 1977, she represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Casanova", which reached 18th place.
Skorgan continued to release music throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with hits such as "Adieu" and "Is It True". She also wrote music for other artists, including Jahn Teigen and Elisabeth Andreassen. Skorgan and Teigen were married from 1984 to 1993, and they continued to collaborate musically after their divorce.
In addition to her music career, Skorgan has worked as an actress and television presenter. She has also written several books, including a memoir titled "Anita Skorgan - The Voice and the Woman".
Skorgan is known for her distinctive voice and her ability to sing in a variety of musical styles, from pop to folk to classical. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to Norwegian music, including the Spellemannprisen (Norwegian Grammy) and the King's Medal of Merit.
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Marius Müller
Marius Müller (August 20, 1958 Oslo-March 14, 1999 Oslo) also known as Marius Muller or Müller, Marius was a Norwegian actor and film score composer.
His albums: Det norske huset and . Genres he performed: Rock music.
In addition to his successful music career, Marius Müller was also an accomplished actor. He made his acting debut in the 1980 film "Liv og død" and went on to appear in several other Norwegian films and TV shows throughout the 1980s and '90s. He was also a prolific composer of film scores, creating music for numerous Norwegian films and television series. Tragically, Marius Müller passed away in 1999 at the age of 40 from a heart attack. He had just completed work on the score for the film "Junk Mail" before his untimely death. Despite his relatively short career, Müller's contributions to Norwegian music and cinema continue to be remembered and celebrated.
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Ole Kristian Ruud
Ole Kristian Ruud (October 2, 1958 Lillestrøm-) is a Norwegian conductor.
His albums include In Autumn / Piano Concerto / Symphony in C minor, Zorahayda / Karneval i Paris / Norsk kunstnerkarneval / Romeo og Julie, Sibelius: Violin Concerto / Stenhammar: Two Sentimental Romances / Valen: Violin Concerto, Peer Gynt, , Concertos for Hardanger Fiddle / Nykken, Norwegian Dances / Symphonic Dances / Lyric Suite, Prillar / Sun God Symphony, and Cello Concerto / Symphony no. 8 "Minnesota".
Ruud started playing the violin at the early age of six and was accepted into the Norwegian Academy of Music at the age of sixteen. He studied violin and conducting with renowned conductors, such as Jorma Panula and Arvid Jansons. In 1987, he won first prize at the Herbert von Karajan International Conducting Competition in Berlin, which launched his international career.
Ruud has conducted many leading orchestras around the world, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Czech Philharmonic, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also been the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Tromsø Symphony Orchestra in Norway.
In addition to his conducting career, Ruud has been a passionate advocate for contemporary music and has premiered many works by contemporary composers. He is also a respected teacher and mentor to young conductors and has taught at several music institutions, including the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and the Royal College of Music in Stockholm.
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Ragnar Bjerkreim
Ragnar Bjerkreim (April 19, 1958-) is a Norwegian composer and record producer.
His albums: Musikalske fasetter. His related genres: Film score.
Ragnar Bjerkreim was born in Stavanger, Norway in 1958. He began his musical career as a self-taught guitarist before studying at the University of Oslo and the Norwegian Academy of Music. Bjerkreim is known for his work as a composer and producer in a variety of genres, including film scores.
Bjerkreim's career in music began in the early 1980s, when he released his debut album, "Musikalske fasetter". He went on to become one of Norway's most prominent composers, producing music for film, television, and theatre productions. He has collaborated with many prominent Norwegian artists, including Kari Bremnes, Sissel Kyrkjebø, and Kenneth Sivertsen.
Bjerkreim's work in film music includes scores for movies such as "Orion's Belt" and "The Other Side of Sunday". He has won several awards for his film scores, including the Amanda Award for Best Original Score in 1986 and 1997.
Apart from music, Bjerkreim has also been active in politics, he was a Member of the Norwegian Parliament from 1989 to 1993. Despite his successful career, Bjerkreim has remained a low profile figure and has often shied away from the limelight.
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Anne-Marie Giørtz
Anne-Marie Giørtz (March 19, 1958 Stockholm-) is a Norwegian musician.
Genres she performed include Jazz.
Anne-Marie Giørtz was raised in Oslo and started her musical career as a vocalist in the 1980s with several Norwegian bands. In 1990, she released her debut album "Nature Boy", which earned her critical acclaim and established her as a prominent figure in the Norwegian music scene.
She has since released numerous albums and collaborated with many musicians, including Ketil Bjørnstad, Dag Arnesen, and Bugge Wesseltoft. In addition to jazz, Giørtz has also experimented with other genres such as electronica, trip-hop, and world music.
Aside from her music career, Giørtz is also a visual artist and has exhibited her work in Norway and abroad. She has received several awards for both her music and art, including the Buddy Award in 2005 and the Arts Council of Norway's Honorary Award in 2019.
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