Gitarkameratene
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Gitarkameratene is the name of a group of well-known Norwegian recording artists when they tour together. The group includes Lillebjørn Nilsen
, Halvdan Sivertsen
, Jan Eggum
and Øystein Sunde
. The name Gitarkameratene means "The guitar buddies" or "The guitar friends".
Because of the popularity of each of the solo artists, Gitarkameratene is considered a Norwegian "supergroup".
The four singers used the name for the first time when they toured together in 1988. They released two records. The second recording, "Typisk Norsk" / Typically Norwegian (1990), sold 60-70,000 units. Since then the group has played together on various occasions. While all four work on their own material, they also work and appear together in concerts and on recordings.
When four other Norwegian artists (Espen Lind
, Kurt Nilsen
, Askil Holm
and Alejandro Fuentes
) have played together, they have often been referred to as De Nye Gitarkameratene ("The new guitar buddies"). One example of this was an article that appeared in the Norwegian tabloid, VG. The four have not used this name officially. However, the term has been used in the press, causing Lillebjørn Nilsen to send a letter of protest to Espen Lind, who replied and said that they had not used the name officially and that they actually did not feel comfortable with using the name themselves.
Lillebjørn Nilsen
Bjørn "Lillebjørn" Falk Nilsen is a prominent Norwegian singer-songwriter and folk musician. He is also considered somewhat the leading "voice of Oslo" thanks to numerous classic songs about the city from the 1970s and up....
, Halvdan Sivertsen
Halvdan Sivertsen
Halvdan Sivertsen is a Norwegian singer. He was born in Tromsø, but raised and currently lives in Bodø. He has won Spellemannprisen awards five times, twice with his group Gitarkameratene, and received the Culture Prize of Nordland county in 2000...
, Jan Eggum
Jan Eggum
Jan Eggum is a Norwegian singer-songwriter who has been active since 1975. He is often characterised as a "face for the melancholy", and the themes in his songs are often broken hearts, loneliness and sorrow...
and Øystein Sunde
Øystein Sunde
Øystein Olaf Sunde is a Norwegian folk singer and guitarist. He is known for his high-speed guitar and banjo style and his satirical lyrics...
. The name Gitarkameratene means "The guitar buddies" or "The guitar friends".
Because of the popularity of each of the solo artists, Gitarkameratene is considered a Norwegian "supergroup".
The four singers used the name for the first time when they toured together in 1988. They released two records. The second recording, "Typisk Norsk" / Typically Norwegian (1990), sold 60-70,000 units. Since then the group has played together on various occasions. While all four work on their own material, they also work and appear together in concerts and on recordings.
When four other Norwegian artists (Espen Lind
Espen Lind
Espen Lind, , is a Norwegian songwriter, producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is one half of the production team Espionage.- Solo records :...
, Kurt Nilsen
Kurt Nilsen
The following is a discography of albums and singles released by Norwegian music artist Kurt Nilsen.-Albums:-Singles:-Other releases:*1998 Shoe...
, Askil Holm
Askil Holm
Askil Holm is a Norwegian singer and musician from Namsos.In 2006, he was a part of the big success when he played together with Espen Lind, Alejandro Fuentes and Kurt Nilsen. Their record Hallelujah Live sold 260,000 copies in Norway.-References:...
and Alejandro Fuentes
Alejandro Fuentes
Alejandro Javier Fuentes Riffo is a singer who finished third in Norwegian Idols third season in 2005.Later in 2005, he released the album Diamonds and Pearls, which reached gold by the end of the year....
) have played together, they have often been referred to as De Nye Gitarkameratene ("The new guitar buddies"). One example of this was an article that appeared in the Norwegian tabloid, VG. The four have not used this name officially. However, the term has been used in the press, causing Lillebjørn Nilsen to send a letter of protest to Espen Lind, who replied and said that they had not used the name officially and that they actually did not feel comfortable with using the name themselves.