Gartnerlosjen is a Norwegian
rock n' roll
Rock and roll (often written as rock & roll, rock 'n' roll, or rock 'n roll) is a genre of popular music that evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It originated from African-American music such as jazz, rhythm an ...
band known for their peculiar lyrics. Among the more prominent members of the band are vocalist
Kristopher Schau, guitarist and vocalist
Lars Lønning, and bassist and vocalist
Egil Hegerberg (aka "Bare Egil", meaning "Only Egil"). The band was formed in
Oslo
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in 1987, and has been mostly inactive since 1996.
Gartnerlosjen has released the albums ''Krem Fjes'' ("Cream Faces", 1994) and ''Due'' ("Pigeon", 1995), in addition to several EPs and demo tapes. In 2003, they released their first greatest hits album ''Adjø kreavitet – 30 år med slurv'' ("Goodbye creativity; 30 years of sloppiness"). The band is signed to Duplex Records, and incorporates many members and music from other bands on the label.
Even though Gartnerlosjen has not released any new material in nearly a decade, they still sporadically hold concerts. The members of the band have later been involved in other bands, like
Black Debbath
Black Debbath is a Norwegian hard rock/Heavy metal music, metal band created by four of the core members of Duplex Records. They often make a political statement, calling their genre "Heavy Politically Incorrect Humor Rock".
Members
*Egil Hegerb ...
,
Bare Egil Band
Egil Hegerberg (born 23 March 1970) is a Norwegian comedian and musician known for his humorous lyrics and behavior.
Career
He is best known as a bassist and vocalist, but also plays the guitar, keyboard and synth. He has experimented in severa ...
,
The Cumshots,
Hurra Torpedo and
Thulsa Doom
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.
Discography
Gartnerlosjen's official discographies often contain several fictitious entries. Amongst these are a live album and a third studio album in English. The following releases are confirmed from independent sources.
Demos
*''Gratis Gresse'' ("Free Graze", 1992)
*''Skryte Glatt Patte'' ("Boast Slick Teat", 1993)
Studio albums
*''Krem Fjes'' ("Cream Faces", 1994)
*''Due'' ("Pigeon", 1995)
Greatest hits albums
*''Adjø Kreativitet – 30 år med slurv'' (Goodbye Creativity - 30 years with negligence 2003)
*''Overraskelse! (Sannsynligvis to samleplater med Gartnerlosjen)'' ("Surprise! (Probably two greatest hits albums with Gartnerlosjen)", 2004)
EPs and singles
*''Sjingkpangse (puntum)'' ("Chingkpangsee (full stopp)", 1994)
*''Heldiggrisene'' ("Lucky pigs", 1995)
*''Gartnerlosjens aller beste'' ("The very best of Gartnerlosjen", 2003)
Members
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Thomas Gavin: drums (1987–1989)
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Terje Jørgensen: bass (1987–1989)
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Hans Jardar Reinmann: accordion, synthesizer (1987–1989)
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Egil Hegerberg: bass, vocals, guitar (1987–)
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Kristopher Schau: vocals (1987–)
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Lars Lønning: guitar, vocals (1988–)
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Sindre Østereng: violin, percussion (1992–1992)
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Harald Egeberg ("The Drummer"): drums (1992–1994)
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Harald Hegerberg: guitar, vocals (1992–)
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Per Aanonsen: drums (1994–)
External links
*http://www.duplexrecords.no
Gartnerlosjen in their first English music video (YouTube)
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Norwegian rock music groups