Norwegian musicians born in 1962
Here are 10 famous musicians from Norway were born in 1962:
Magne Furuholmen
Magne Furuholmen (November 1, 1962 Oslo-) a.k.a. Furuholmen, Magne, Mags, Magne 'Mags' Furuholmen or Magne F is a Norwegian singer, artist, musician, songwriter, keyboard player, guitarist, painter, visual artist and music artist. He has two children, Thomas Vincent Furuholmen and Filip Clemens Furuholmen.
His albums include Past Perfect Future Tense, A Dot of Black in the Blue of Your Bliss and Kryptonite. Genres he performed: Pop music, Synthpop, Alternative rock, New Wave and Indie rock.
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Pete Johansen
Pete Johansen (May 11, 1962-) a.k.a. Johansen, Pete is a Norwegian , .
violinist known for his work in the metal genre. He has collaborated with several notable metal bands including, Tristania, Sirenia, Morgul, and The Scarr. Johansen began playing the violin at the age of four and went on to study at the Barratt Due Institute of Music in Oslo. In addition to his work in metal, he has also performed with symphony orchestras and is a well-respected solo artist in the classical world. Johansen is recognized for his unique style of playing which incorporates classical techniques with heavy metal elements. He has recorded on over 100 albums throughout his career and is considered one of the pioneers of the symphonic metal genre.
Johansen's interest in metal music began when he was introduced to Black Sabbath by his older brother as a teenager. He was immediately drawn to the genre and began incorporating it into his classical music studies. In 1996, he joined the gothic metal band Tristania and recorded three albums with them. He also performed on Sirenia's debut album "At Sixes and Sevens" and has made guest appearances on several other metal albums.
Outside of his metal collaborations, Johansen has toured and performed with symphony orchestras around the world, including the Oslo Philharmonic and the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. He has also released several solo albums, including the critically acclaimed "The Fall of a Rebel Angel," which combines classical and metal music.
Johansen is highly respected within the metal and classical music communities and has won several awards for his work, including a Spellemannprisen (Norwegian Grammy) for his collaboration with Tristania on their album "Beyond the Veil." In addition to his musical career, he is also a music teacher and has mentored many aspiring musicians over the years.
Johansen's contributions to the symphonic metal genre have been praised for their unique approach to combining classical and metal music. He is known for his use of effects pedals and distortion on his violin, creating a heavy and aggressive sound that has become a signature of his style. Despite his success in the metal world, Johansen remains committed to classical music and has performed with numerous symphonies and orchestras. He has also collaborated with other classical musicians, including renowned soprano Tarja Turunen. Johansen continues to tour and record with various metal bands, including The Scarr and his own project, The Pete Johansen Band. He remains a highly respected and influential figure in both the metal and classical music worlds.
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Lise Haavik
Lise Haavik (February 23, 1962 Narvik-) is a Norwegian singer.
Her albums include Lise Haavik. Genres: Jazz, Pop music, Soul music and Schlager music.
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Biosphere
Biosphere (May 30, 1962 Tromsø-) a.k.a. Bleep, Bleep (Biosphere), I Said Bleep, Geir Jenssen, Jenssen, Geir, Cosmic Explorer or E-Man is a Norwegian record producer, film score composer, musician and songwriter.
His albums include Baby Interphase, The Launchpad, The North Pole by Submarine, Dropsonde, Autour de la lune, Shenzhou, Substrata², Cirque, Biosystems: The Biosphere Remixes and Insomnia: No Peace for the Wicked. His related genres: Ambient music, Drone music, Techno, Ambient house, Chill-out music and Intelligent dance music.
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Morten Abel
Morten Abel (October 15, 1962 Bodø-) a.k.a. Abel, Morten is a Norwegian singer.
His albums: I'll Come Back and Love You Forever, Best of Morten Abel, Being Everything, Knowing Nothing, Snowboy, Some of Us Will Make It, Here We Go Then, You and I, Stars, Big Brother, Lost and Hodet Over Vannet.
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Geir Rönning
Geir Rönning (November 5, 1962 Norway-) also known as Geir Ronning or Rönning, Geir is a Norwegian singer and songwriter.
Genres: Pop music and Soul music.
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Lars Lillo-Stenberg
Lars Lillo-Stenberg (June 30, 1962-) also known as Lillo-Stenberg, Lars is a Norwegian singer.
His albums include Å, var jeg en sangfugl, The Freak, Oslo and Synger Prøysen. Genres he performed: Rock music and Pop rock.
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Bendik Hofseth
Bendik Hofseth (October 19, 1962 Oslo-) is a Norwegian composer and musician.
Discography: Planets, Rivers and...IKEA and Amuse Yourself. Genres related to him: Jazz.
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Morten Skogstad
Morten Skogstad (June 26, 1962 Trondheim-) also known as Kenneth Odiin is a Norwegian drummer.
Genres: Hard rock and Glam metal.
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Olaf Kamfjord
Olaf Kamfjord (December 8, 1962 Tønsberg-) is a Norwegian musician.
Genres he performed: Jazz.
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