Sambandet is a
Norwegian rock group
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and the
backing band
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of
Ã…ge Aleksandersen
Ã…ge Aleksandersen (born 21 March 1949) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is one of his country's best known musicians.
Some of his most well known songs are "Lys og varme" ("Light and Warmth"), "Fire pils og en pizza" ("Four B ...
. Almost always referred to in that capacity they combined are known as Ã…ge Aleksandersen & Sambandet, and together they won the 1980
Spellemannprisen
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for ''Ramp'' as best rock album.
The group's membership has varied throughout the years. Some of the members has been
Steinar Krokstad,
Skjalg Raaen,
Terje Tranaas and
Gunnar Pedersen. They recorded their first album in 1977 titled ''Lirekassa''. Their most known hit is "Lys og varme" from 1984. The group had roots from
Prudence
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. Sambandet broke up after the Eldorado touring in 1987 but reunited in 2004.
Members
Current
*
Skjalg Raaen -
guitar
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ist (2004–)
*
Steinar Krokstad -
drummer
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(1993–)
*
Gunnar Pedersen -
guitar
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ist (1982–)
*
Terje Tranaas -
keyboardist
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(2003–)
*
Morty Black -
bassist
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*
Bjørn Røstad -
saxophonist
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(1980–)
Skjalg Raaen Stavernvestivalen (191224).jpg, Skjalg Raaen
Gunnar Pedersen Stavernvestivalen (190452).jpg, Gunnar Pedersen
Terje Tranaas Stavernvestivalen (191022).jpg, Terje Tranaas
Bjørn Røstad Stavernvestivalen (190932).jpg, Bjørn Røstad
Morten Skaget Stavernvestivalen (191412).jpg, Morten Skaget / Morty Black
Former
* Arne Jacobsen -
guitar
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ist (1976–1978)
*
Gunnar Andreas Berg
Gunnar Andreas Berg (born 14 January 1954) is a Norwegian musician, educator, owner of the record label "Bergland Productions". He is known from cooperations with musicians like Palle Mikkelborg, Ole Edvard Antonsen, Bjørn Alterhaug, Siri Gjær ...
-
guitar
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ist (1978–1979)
*
Tor Evensen -
bassist
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(1978–1987)
*
Lasse Hafreager -
keyboardist
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(1980–1987)
*
Per Christian Lindstad -
guitar
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ist (1978)
*
Lars Kim Moe - bass (1977)
*
Geir Myklebust -
guitar
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ist (1978)
*
Alf Skille -
keyboardist
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(1978)
*
Christian Schreiner -
bassist
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(1976)
*
Knut Stensholm -
drummer
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(1978–1987)
*
Kaare Skevik -
drummer
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(1982–1987)
*
BÃ¥rd Svendsen
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Given name
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* BÃ¥rd Breien ( ...
- keyboard (1978–1979)
Discography
Albums
*1976: ''Mot i Brystet, Mord i Blikket, Bomben Und Granaten''
*1977: ''Lirekassa''
*1979: ''French only''
*1980: ''Ramp''
*1981: ''Mølje & Sodd''
*1982: ''Dains med mæ''
*1984: ''Levva Livet''
*1986: ''Eldorado''
*2005: ''To skritt frem''
*2005: ''4 skritt tilbake''
*2008: ''Katalysator''
*2011: ''Furet værbitt''
Singles
*1977: "Positivitet"
*1984: "Lys og varme"
*2005: "Danserinnen"
*2007: "Sommernatt"
*2008: "Janne Ahonens smil"
Norwegian rock music groups
Spellemannprisen winners
Musical groups established in 1976
1976 establishments in Norway
Musical groups disestablished in 1987
1987 disestablishments in Norway
Musical groups reestablished in 2004
Musical groups from Trondheim
References
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