| Hellbillies | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Norway |
| Genres | Rock Country rock |
| Years active | Since 1990 |
| Labels | EMI |
| Website | http://www.hellbillies.com |
| Members | |
| Aslag Haugen Arne Henry Sandum Lars Håvard Haugen Bjørn Gunnar Sando Arne Moslåtten Lars Christian Narum |
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The Hellbillies are a Norwegian country rock group formed in 1990. As of 2010, they have released twelve albums—including a compilation and two live albums—as well as one live 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. For example, Rob Hajacos from Nashville, who plays fiddle on most Garth Brooks albums, plays on three of The Hellbillies’ albums.
Contents |
Keyboards/Piano/Organ at concerts:
| 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" |
| June 6, 2010 | Leite etter lykka |