Major Parkinson
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| Major Parkinson | |
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| Origin | Bergen, Norway |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2003 — |
| Labels | Degaton Records |
| Website | www.majorparkinson.com |
Major Parkinson is a Norwegian rock group currently based in Bergen.
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[edit] History
Major Parkinson was started in 2003 by Jon Ivar Kollbotn, Eivind Gammersvik, André Lund and Jan Are Rønhovde. In the same year, they won the Eggstock festival in Bergen, as well as the local band competition finals in Zoom.
In the summer of 2006, Major Parkinson was invited to record a debut album in the Radio Star Studios of producer Sylvia Massy, who also has worked with artists such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tool, Johnny Cash, System Of A Down, Seigmen and Animal Alpha.
On August 25, 2008, Major Parkinson released the self-title debut Major Parkinson, to good reviews in the Norwegian media.
They play energetic rock based on several genres - from classical melodious pop music to progressive and hardcore rock or cabaret rock.
In September 2010, Major Parkinson released their second album, which was named Songs from a Solitary Home. This release was followed by an extensive Tour through various Clubs throughout continental Europe with final concerts in the famous "White Trash" Club in Berlin and in Chemnitz.
According to their website, guitarist and backing vocalist Alf Borge left the band in October 2011. He was replaced by Steinar Hjelmbrekke and recording of a third album is underway.
[edit] Members
[edit] Current members
- Jon Ivar Kollbotn - vocals
- André Lund - guitar
- Steinar Hjelmbrekke - guitar
- Eivind Gammersvik - bass
- Lars Christian Bjørknes - synth
- Jens Erik Aasmundseth - drums
[edit] Former members
- Alf Borge - guitar/backing vocals (2003-2011)
- Songs from a Solitary Home - Album - 2010
- Major Parkinson - Album - 2008
- Major Parkinson - EP - 2004
- Cato Olaisen - Drums (2004–2009)
- Major Parkinson - Album - 2008
- Rasmus Hungnes - Drums (2004 - 2004)
- Major Parkinson - EP - 2004
- Jan Are Rønhovde - Drums (2003–2004)
[edit] Releases
- Major Parkinson EP - 2004
- Major Parkinson - 2008
- Songs from a Solitary Home - 2010
