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band, founded in the city of

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by Jan Erik de Lange Gullaksen in 1990. They were originally known as Yee ’Ha Wanna Have A Baba before changing the name of the group in 1995. Their biggest hit, "Too Bad", had a 17-week hit list run. Other popular singles include "Ragamuffinmini" and the ballad "Time to Heal".

Discography

Albums

*''Do This' (1994) as ''Yee ’Ha Wanna Have A Baba'' *''Love Express'' (1996) *''«B»'' (1998)

Singles

*"Too bad" (1999)

Members

*Erik Røe, vocals *Jan Erik de Lange Gullaksen, guitar *Knut Hillersøy, keyboard *Nicolai Hauan, bass *Tore Christian Sævold, drums (pre 1995) *Tor Bjarne Bjelland, drums (1995) *Ingolf Torgersen, drums (1995) *Morten Skaug, drums (1995-)

References

Norwegian soul musical groups Norwegian funk musical groups Musical groups established in 1990 1990 establishments in Norway Musical groups from Bergen {{Norway-band-stub