O.Torvald () is a Ukrainian rock band. It was formed in 2005 in
Poltava
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,
Ukraine
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. Its debut album O.Torvald was recorded in 2008. O.Torvald took part in festivals such as GBOB,
Chervona Ruta
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Biology
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, Tavria games, Prosto Rock (with
Linkin Park
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and
Garbage
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),
Zakhid, Krashche Misto UA (with
Evanescence
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and
The Rasmus
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), Ekolomyja and Global Gathering. They represented
Ukraine
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in the
Eurovision Song Contest 2017
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Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) an ...
with the song "
Time
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" finishing in 24th place. In 2018, the group moved to Poland. Their activity in cultural life has decreased somewhat since this time, although they have released several songs and video clips.
Members
*
Yevhen Halych
Yevhen Halych (, Yevhen Andriyovitch Halych; born 29 April 1984) is a Ukrainian rock musician, TV host, DJ and the frontman of Ukrainian rock band O.Torvald.
Biography
Yevhen Halych was born in Bila Tserkva, Kyiv Oblast on 29 April 1984, but ...
– vocals, guitar (2005–present)
* Denys Myzyuk – guitar, backing vocals (2005–present)
* Eugene Ilyin – bass (2017–present)
* Mykola Rayda – piano, DJ (2008–present)
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
Other albums
Singles
Music videos
References
External links
O.Torvald websiteYouTubeFacebook
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Musical groups established in 2005
Ukrainian rock music groups
English-language singers from Ukraine
Eurovision Song Contest entrants