Hellbillies is a

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band.

Biography

As of 2012, they have released thirteen albums—including a compilation and two live albums—as well as two live concert DVDs. They are among Norway's most popular recording artists. Their lyrics are written and sung in the dialect of the

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area of Norway and there is evidence of influence from traditional (folk) Norwegian music, giving a distinctive "Norwegian" flavor to their country music. Their early albums often included songs originally recorded by country music artists from the US with Hellbillies writing new lyrics in Norwegian. Later efforts have included much more original material that reflect contemporary Norwegian people and Norwegian life and issues. They have also gradually changed their musical style from country to rock. They have collaborated with musicians from the US. For example, Rob Hajacos from

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, who plays

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on most

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albums, plays on three of Hellbillies’ albums. In 2013 Hellbillies appeared at the

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performing together with Jazz guests the Violin virtuoso

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and the super trumpeter

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. In 2013 they also contributed to the book "Think like a rockstar
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written by

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Band members

Current members * Aslag Haugen - lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitars (1990–present) * Lars Håvard Haugen - electric guitars, harmony and lead vocals (1990–present) * Bjørn Gunnar Sando - drums (1990–present) Live and studio members * Egil Stemkens - bass, harmony vocals (2016–present) * Lars Christian Narum - piano and organ (2003–present) Former members * Arne Moslåtten - accordion, flute, acoustic guitar, percussion (1990-2013), lyrics (1990-today) * Arne Henry Sandum - bass (1990-2016) * Lasse Hafreager - piano and organ (1993-2000) * Trond Nagell Dahl - piano and organ (2001-2003)

Honors

*1993:

Spellemannprisen Spellemannprisen, often referred to as the Norwegian Grammy Awards in English, is a Norwegian music award presented to Norwegian musicians. The award was established by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), an organizati ...

in the class Country-rock awarded for the album ''Pela Stein'' *2007: Spellemannprisen awarded 'This year's

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for the album ''Spissrotgang'' *2022: Spellemannprisen awarded the honorary award for their long running career.

Discography

Studio albums

*'' Sylvspente Boots'' (1992) *'' Pela Stein'' (1993) *'' Lakafant'' (1995) *'' Drag'' (1996) *'' Sol Over Livet'' (1999) *'' Urban Twang'' (2001) *'' Niende'' (2004) *'' Spissrotgang'' (2007) *'' Leite etter Lykka'' (2010) *''

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'' (2012) *'' Søvnlaus'' (2016) *'' Blå Dag'' (2021)

Compilation albums

*'' Røta - Hellbillies beste'' (2006)

Live albums

*'' LIVe LAGA'' (1997) *'' CoolTur'' (2002) *'' Levande Live'' (2014)

References

External links

Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hellbillies Norwegian rock music groups Norwegian country rock groups Spellemannprisen winners Musical groups established in 1990 1990 establishments in Norway Musical groups from Buskerud Ål