Øystein Greni (born 15 June 1974 in

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) is the frontman and chief songwriter of the Norwegian

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band Bigbang. Greni founded the band in 1992 and has been the only constant member since its formation. He has released eleven studio albums with the Bigbang and one solo album.

Biography

Øystein Greni is the son of Thor Sigbjørn Greni, singer and songwriter of the Undertakers Circus, a 60/70s soul band. In 1992, Greni, Erik Tresselt and Christer Engen formed Bigbang which has since established its position as one of the principal rock acts of Norway. As the only consistent member throughout the band's history, Bigbang's success is often attributed to Greni's skills as a guitarist and songwriter. In 2007, Greni and the band relocated to the United States. In addition to his work with Bigbang, Greni also produces other acts. In 2003, he produced the EP debut of Latin performer Maria Orieta (Greni's

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) ''Buenos Aires'' via the ''Grandsport Records'' indie label. Greni is a former

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champion, having won the 1991 European Skateboard amateur championship in

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Discography

With BigBang

Studio albums

*'' Waxed'' (1995) *'' Electric Psalmbook'' (1999) *'' Clouds Rolling By'' (2000) *'' Frontside Rock'n'Roll'' (2002) *''

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'' (2005) *'' Too Much Yang'' (2007) *'' From Acid to Zen'' (2008) *'' Edendale'' (2009) *'' Epic Scrap Metal'' (2011) *'' The Oslo Bowl'' (2013) *''Glory Chord'' (2019) *''Le Californie'' (2023)

Live albums

* '' Radio Radio TV Sleep'' (2003)

Studio EPs

* ''Girl In Oslo'' (2000) * ''New Glow'' (2000) * ''Smiling For'' (2001) * ''Not A Rolling Stone'' (2005)

Solo

* ''Pop Noir'' (2017)

References

External links

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2011 1974 births Living people Norwegian rock guitarists Norwegian rock singers Norwegian songwriters 21st-century Norwegian singers 21st-century Norwegian guitarists 21st-century Norwegian male singers Bigbang (Norwegian band) members {{Norway-singer-stub