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Far… Þinn Veg
Magnús Þór Jónsson (born 7 April 1945), better known by the stage name Megas, is an Icelandic people, Icelandic vocalist, songwriter, and writer. Childhood and interest in music (1945-1970) Being an admirer of Elvis Presley, Megas welcomed the arrival of rock & roll to Iceland by 1956, although his interest in music had to be postponed while he attended grammar school in 1960. While he was young, he studied piano and explored the Arts: he painted, wrote short stories for his school, and published the sheet music and lyrics to 14 songs by 1968, many of which would be released on his first records. As a young Bohemianism, bohemian writer, he was inspired by Bob Dylan and Ray Davies, and embarked into songwriting. Music career First release and controversy (1970s) At the beginning of the seventies, his music works were not accessible to the mainstream crowd, as Megas only performed them to his friends of left-wing circles. However, in 1972, Icelandic students in Oslo, Norway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the Capital city, capital and largest city in Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland on the southern shore of Faxaflói, the Faxaflói Bay. With a latitude of 64°08′ N, the city is List of northernmost items, the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. Reykjavík has a population of around 139,000 as of 2025. The surrounding Capital Region (Iceland), Capital Region has a population of around 249,000, constituting around 64% of the country's population. Reykjavík is believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in Iceland, which, according to , was established by Ingólfr Arnarson, Ingólfur Arnarson in 874 Anno Domini, AD. Until the 18th century, there was no urban development in the city location. The city was officially founded in 1786 as a trading town and grew steadily over the following decades, as it transformed into a regional and later Country, national centre of commerce, population, and governmental activities. Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fall (band)
The Fall were an English post-punk group, formed in 1976 in Prestwich, Greater Manchester Greater Manchester is a ceremonial county in North West England. It borders Lancashire to the north, Derbyshire and West Yorkshire to the east, Cheshire to the south, and Merseyside to the west. Its largest settlement is the city of Manchester. .... They had many line-up changes, with vocalist and founder Mark E. Smith being the only constant member. The Fall's long-term musicians included drummers Paul Hanley, Simon Wolstencroft and Karl Burns; guitarists Craig Scanlon, Marc Riley, and Brix Smith; and bassist Steve Hanley (musician), Steve Hanley, whose melodic, circular bass lines are widely credited with shaping the band's sound from early 1980s albums such as ''Hex Enduction Hour'' to the late 1990s. First associated with the late 1970s punk rock, punk movement, the Fall's music underwent numerous stylistic changes often concurrently with List of The Fall members, changes in the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1945 Births
1945 marked the end of World War II, the fall of Nazi Germany, and the Empire of Japan. It is also the year concentration camps were liberated and the only year in which atomic weapons have been used in combat. Events World War II will be abbreviated as “WWII” January * January 1 – WWII: ** Germany begins Operation Bodenplatte, an attempt by the ''Luftwaffe'' to cripple Allied air forces in the Low Countries. ** Chenogne massacre: German prisoners are allegedly killed by American forces near the village of Chenogne, Belgium. * January 6 – WWII: A German offensive recaptures Esztergom, Hungary from the Soviets. * January 9 – WWII: American and Australian troops land at Lingayen Gulf on western coast of the largest Philippine island of Luzon, occupied by Japan since 1942. * January 12 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the Vistula–Oder Offensive in Eastern Europe, against the German Army. * January 13 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the East Prussia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megas 1972-2002
Magnús Þór Jónsson (born 7 April 1945), better known by the stage name Megas, is an Icelandic vocalist, songwriter, and writer. Childhood and interest in music (1945-1970) Being an admirer of Elvis Presley, Megas welcomed the arrival of rock & roll to Iceland by 1956, although his interest in music had to be postponed while he attended grammar school in 1960. While he was young, he studied piano and explored the Arts: he painted, wrote short stories for his school, and published the sheet music and lyrics to 14 songs by 1968, many of which would be released on his first records. As a young bohemian writer, he was inspired by Bob Dylan and Ray Davies, and embarked into songwriting. Music career First release and controversy (1970s) At the beginning of the seventies, his music works were not accessible to the mainstream crowd, as Megas only performed them to his friends of left-wing circles. However, in 1972, Icelandic students in Oslo, Norway helped him release his first a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megas 1972–2002
''Megas 1972–2002'' is a compilation released in 2002 by the Icelandic rock singer Megas to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his music career. This compilation, made up of 43 tracks, contains several of Megas's hits, from the first album titled ''Megas'' (1972) to '' Englaryk í Tímaglasi'' (2002). The compilation features singer Björk as backing vocalist and the long-time collaborator, Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson (born 11 December 1954) is an Icelandic musician. Music career Early bands Steinblóm (Stone Flowers) (1969) was his first group. It was a trio formed by Guðlaugur (electric and acoustic guitars), Haraldur Joha ..., who added guitars on several tracks. Track listing External linksPage about Megas at Tónlist.com- It features discography with mp3 samples.Official site of Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haugbrot
''Haugbrot'' is an album released in 2001 by the Icelandic rock singer Megas. The album contained 14 songs and featured Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson (born 11 December 1954) is an Icelandic musician. Music career Early bands Steinblóm (Stone Flowers) (1969) was his first group. It was a trio formed by Guðlaugur (electric and acoustic guitars), Haraldur Joha ... on guitar. Track listing External linksPage about Megas at Tónlist.com- features discography with mp3 samples.Official site of Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson {{Authority control 2001 albums Megas albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Far… Þinn Veg
Magnús Þór Jónsson (born 7 April 1945), better known by the stage name Megas, is an Icelandic people, Icelandic vocalist, songwriter, and writer. Childhood and interest in music (1945-1970) Being an admirer of Elvis Presley, Megas welcomed the arrival of rock & roll to Iceland by 1956, although his interest in music had to be postponed while he attended grammar school in 1960. While he was young, he studied piano and explored the Arts: he painted, wrote short stories for his school, and published the sheet music and lyrics to 14 songs by 1968, many of which would be released on his first records. As a young Bohemianism, bohemian writer, he was inspired by Bob Dylan and Ray Davies, and embarked into songwriting. Music career First release and controversy (1970s) At the beginning of the seventies, his music works were not accessible to the mainstream crowd, as Megas only performed them to his friends of left-wing circles. However, in 1972, Icelandic students in Oslo, Norway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nýdönsk
Nýdönsk (alternatively Ný dønsk or Ný dönsk, literally New Danish) is an Icelandic musical group established in 1987 by Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson, Björn Jörundur Friðbjörnsson, Ólafur Hólm Einarsson, Einar Sigurðsson and Valdimar Bragi Bragason with their debut album ''Ekki er á allt kosið'' released in 1989. The follow-up album ''Regnbogaland'' in 1990 signalled various changes in the line-up with some members departing and the inclusion of Jón Ólafsson and Stefán Hjörleifsson. The band has released a number of successful albums and compilations. After a hiatus, the band came back in 2007 on the 20th anniversary of the band's formation with an album ''Nýdönsk & Sinfó'' in 2008 with Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands, the Icelandic Symphonic Orchestra. Members *Björn Jörundur Friðbjörnsson (1987–present) *Ólafur Hólm Einarsson (1987–present) *Einar Sigurðsson (1987-1990) *Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson (1987-1997) (2007–present) *Valdimar Bragi Bragason ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drög Að Upprisu
''Drög að Upprisu'' is an album released in 1994 by Icelandic singer Megas. Formed by 16 tracks, this work counted with the collaboration of guitarist Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson. Track listing External linksPage about Megas at Tónlist.com- It features discography with mp3 samples.Official site of Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson 1994 albums Megas albums {{1990s-pop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Þrír Blóðdropar
''Þrír Blóðdropar'' was an album released in 1992 by Icelandic rock singer, Megas, through Skífan. Formed by 16 songs ''Þrír Blóðdropar'', which in Icelandic means “Three Drops of Blood”, counted with the participation of Bubbi Morthens for the song “Ég Get Líka (Boðlegir Vinir - Vænlegir Synir)”, Móeiður Júníusdóttir collaborated in “Rósin” and finally, the additional collaboration of guitar player Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson and drummer Sigtryggur Baldursson Sigtryggur Baldursson (born 2 October 1962) is an Icelandic drummer and singer. Sigtryggur was born in Norway to Icelandic parents. He was a founding member of the Sugarcubes and has been a longtime fixture on the Icelandic punk and alternat .... Track listing External linksOfficial site of Bubbi Morthens [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Höfuðlausnir
''Höfuðlausnir'' was an album released in May 1988 by Icelandic rock singer Megas. This album was released through Gramm and featured singers Björk Björk Guðmundsdóttir ( , ; born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct voice, three-octave vocal range, and eccentric public per ... and Rose McDowall as background vocalists. ''Höfuðlausnir'' also includes Megas’ long-time collaborator Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson who adding guitars to this work. Track listing External linksPage about Megas at Tónlist.com- It features discography with mp3 samples.Official site of Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson {{DEFAULTSORT:Hofudlausnir [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loftmynd
''Loftmynd'' ("Aerial") is the ninth studio album by the Icelandic rock singer Megas. Formed of 17 tracks, the album was released through Gramm as Megas' final release through the label in August 1987, as it would go bankrupt the next year. It is notable for featuring the Icelandic singer Björk and her sister Inga Guðmundsdóttir as background vocalists, with the former reappearing on Megas' followup Höfuðlausnir (1988). ''Loftmynd'' also includes Megas’ long-time collaborator Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson (born 11 December 1954) is an Icelandic musician. Music career Early bands Steinblóm (Stone Flowers) (1969) was his first group. It was a trio formed by Guðlaugur (electric and acoustic guitars), Haraldur Joha ... who added guitars. Track listing External linksPage about Megas at Tónlist.com- It features discography with mp3 samples.Official site of Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
