Lars Håvard Haugen (born November 29, 1969) is a

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guitarist, songwriter and

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Career

Through his virtuous playing, Haugen has gained a status as one of the greatest contemporary guitarists in Norway, and is best known as the lead guitarist in

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, where he plays alongside his brother and lead singer Aslag Haugen. He has also made a name for himself with the releases of his debut solo album, Six Strings and the Truth, which was well received by critics and guitarists around the world. Besides playing, he has produced and co-produced music for many notable Norwegian acts including

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and more. Haugen has listed such names as

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and

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and

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as his influences.

Discography

Solo albums

*2011: ''Six Strings And The Truth'' (

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)

Collaborations

;With

*1992: '' Sylvspente Boots'' (Spinner Records) *1993: ''Pela Stein'' (Spinner Records) *1995: ''Lakafant'' (

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) *1996: ''Drag'' (RCA) *1996: ''Live Laga'' (RCA), live album *1999: ''Sol Over Livet'' (RCA) *2001: ''Urban Twang'' (

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) *2004: ''CoolTur'' (WEA), live album *2004: ''Niende'' (WEA) *2007: '' Spissrotgang'' (

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) *2010: ''Leite etter Lykka'' (EMI) *2012: ''Tretten'' (EMI) *2014: ''Levande Live'' (

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), live album ;With The Respatexans *1999: ''Almost Famous'' (RCA) *2005: ''Shine On'' (MW Records Norway) ;With HGH (Hagfors/

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/Haugen) *1999: ''Pignoise'' (

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) ;With

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*2007: ''(Too) (Much) (Yang)'' (Grand Sport Records) ;With Martin Hagfors *2009: ''Men And Flies'' (Me Records)

References

External links

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Lars Haavard Haugen - The Truth and Six Strings - the interview on the album
''Rock Guitar Daily''
Lars Håvard Haugen releases new solo album
''Multe music'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Haugen, Lars Havard 1969 births Living people Norwegian guitarists Norwegian male guitarists Norwegian songwriters Norwegian multi-instrumentalists