Bård Torstensen
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| Bård Torstensen | |
|---|---|
 Bård Torstensen with Clawfinger, 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
September 13, 1961 Arendal, Norway |
| Genres | Rap metal, skatecountry, jazz |
| Occupations | Musician, producer |
| Instruments | Guitars |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Website | www.clawfinger.com |
Bård Torstensen (born September 13, 1961) is a Norwegian guitarist and record producer[1][2] from Arendal, best known as a long time and founding member of rap metal Clawfinger.[3][4][5][6]
Torstensen also plays guitar in ice skate-country band Melkesyra[7] and jazz/metal band Okavango,[8] witch both are from his hometown. Before founding Clawfinger in 1990 with Zak Tell (lead vocals), Jocke Skog (keyboards) and Erlend Ottem (guitar) he and Ottem played in a local band named Theo.[9] This band only gave out one single and one LP, "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" (1988).[10]
Torstensen is a known activist in his hometown, and an engaged in preserving his community Barbu by working to stop new building plans.[11]
Discography (as guitarist)
- Theo - "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" (1988)
- Tone Norum - "Don't turn around" (1992)
- Clawfinger - "Deaf Dumb Blind" (1993)
- Clawfinger - "Use Your Brain" (1995)
- Clawfinger - "Clawfinger" (1997)
- Clawfinger - "A Whole Lot of Nothing" (2001)
- Clawfinger - "Zeros & Heroes" (2003)
- Clawfinger - "Hate Yourself With Style" (2005)
- Melkesyra - "Hurtigløpskøntri" (2006)
- Clawfinger - "Life Will Kill You" (2007)
- Melkesyra - "Melkesyra går allround" (2009)
- Okavango - "Phonogene" (2011)
References
- ↑ Heavymetal-no - Bulk med video og album
- ↑ Uhørt.no - Demos by Bulk
- ↑ Allmusic - Clawfinger
- ↑ Groove.no - Bård Torstensen
- ↑ Bnr Metalpages - Clawfinger
- ↑ Allmusic - Bård Torstensen
- ↑ Agderposten - Alt for lite skøytecountry
- ↑ Canal Street - Okavango
- ↑ Agderposten - Full sal venter gamle helter
- ↑ Rock City - "The Real Deal" - Hvordan funker musikkbransjen?
- ↑ NRK - Videos with Bård Torstensen
External links
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