Øystein Greni (born 15 June 1974 in

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) is the singer and lead guitar player of the Norwegian

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Biography

Øystein Greni is the son of Thor Sigbjørn Greni, singer and songwriter of the

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, a 60/70s soul band. In 1992, Greni, Erik Tresselt and Christer Engen formed Bigbang which has since established its position as one of the principal rock acts of Norway. As the only consistent member throughout the band's history, Bigbang's success is often attributed to Greni's skills as a guitarist and songwriter. Greni also works as a music producer. In 2003, he produced the EP debut of Latin performer Maria Orieta (Greni's

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) ''Buenos Aires'' via the ''Grandsport Records'' indie label. Greni is also a former

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champion, having won the 1991 European Skateboard amateur championship in

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. In 2007 Greni and the band relocated to U.S.A.

Discography

;Within

*1995: ''

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'' (Grand Sport Records) *1999: ''

Electric Psalmbook ''Electric Psalmbook'' is the second album by the Norwegian rock band BigBang, which was released in 1999.Andreassen, Johnny, abcnyheter.no (April 26, 2009)De unge og lovende Overview "Volume or Tone" and "Wild Bird (live)" are two bonus tracks ...

'' (Grand Sport Records) *2000: ''

Clouds Rolling By ''Clouds Rolling By'' is the third album by the Norwegian rock band BigBang, released in 2000.''Norsk pop- og rockleksikon'' (2005)BigBang Vega Forlag. The album was released on both CD and LP, with the latter being limited to 500 copies. The a ...

'' (Warner Elektra Atlantic) *2002: '' Frontside Rock'n'Roll'' (

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Norway) *2003: ''

Radio Radio TV Sleep ''Radio Radio TV Sleep'' is a live album by the Norwegian rock band BigBang, which was released in 2003.''Norsk pop- og rockleksikon'' (2005)BigBang Vega Forlag. The album was recorded during Bigbang's tour of the same name in February 2003, wit ...

'' (Grand Sport Records), live record *2005: ''

Poetic Terrorism ''Poetic Terrorism'' is the fifth studio album by the Norwegian rock band BigBang, which was released in April 2005.Brækhus, Leni Aurora, abcnyheter.no (April 11, 2005)Bigbang - kreative terrorister Overview Øystein Greni describes the record a ...

'' (Grand Sport Records) *2007: ''

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'' (Grand Sport Records/Warner Music Norway) *2008: '' From Acid to Zen'' (

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) *2009: '' Edendale'' (Oglio Records) *2011: ''

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'' (Grand Sport Records) *2013: ''

The Oslo Bowl ''The Oslo Bowl'' is the ninth studio album of Norwegian rock band Bigbang. It was released in March 2013. Track list Personnel ;Bigbang *Øystein Greni – vocals, guitars, percussion, producer *Nikolai Hængsle Eilertsen – bass, piano, ha ...

'' (

) *2019: Glory Chord

References

External links

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2011 1974 births Living people Norwegian rock guitarists Norwegian rock singers Norwegian songwriters 21st-century Norwegian singers 21st-century Norwegian guitarists 21st-century Norwegian male singers Bigbang (Norwegian band) members {{Norway-singer-stub