Hellbillies

For the USA psychobilly band, see Hellbillys.

The Hellbillies are a Norwegian country rock group formed in 1990. As of 2008, they have released eleven albums (one of them being a compilation, and two of them are live-albums) and one concert-DVD. They are among Norway's most popular recording artists.

Their lyrics are written and sung in the dialect of the Hallingdal area of Norway and there is evidence of influence from traditional (folk) Norwegian music, giving a distinctive "Norwegian" flavor to their country music.

Their early albums often included songs originally recorded by country music artists from the USA with The Hellbillies writing new lyrics in Norwegian. Later efforts have included much more original material that reflect contemporary Norwegian people and Norwegian life and issues.

They have also collaborated with musicians from the US, such as Mr. Rob Hajacos from Nashville, who plays fiddle on most Garth Brooks albums, also plays the fiddle on three of The Hellbillies’ albums. He has also been to Norway twice in order to do live gigs and cut records together with The Hellbillies.

Members

Aslag Haugen - Lead vocals, guitar, writing the music on most of the tracks.
Arne Henry Sandum - Electric bass-guitar
Lars Haavard Haugen - Lead guitar, resonator guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, pedal steel etc.
Bjørn Gunnar Sando - Drums
Arne Moslåtten - Acoustic guitar, flute, lyricist

Keyboards/Piano/Organ at concerts:

Lasse Hafreager
Trond Nagell Dahl
Lars Christian Nærum

Discography

Albums

Date of release	Title
1992	Sylvspente Boots
1993	Pela Stein
April, 1995	Lakafant
November, 1996	Drag
October 13, 1997	LIVe LAGA
April 19, 1999	Sol Over Livet
February 26, 2001	Urban Twang
September 2, 2002	CoolTur
March 29, 2004	Niende
June 26, 2006	Røta - Hellbillies beste
October 15, 2007	Spissrotgang

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