Jim Stärk

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  • Years Active: 2000s

Albums

Biography Wikipedia

Wikipedia:

Jim Stärk is a Norwegian pop band formed in 2000. While it is known for melodic, at times melancholy, guitar based songs influenced by folk musicians like Townes Van Zandt and Bob Dylan, Jim Stärk has a distinct musical profile. The band's songs, some of which have attained hit status, are marked by easily recognizable musical lines, yet both its roots and lyrics are somewhat eclectic.

Current members

Einar Stokke Fadnes (vocals, guitar, piano)Inge Sørbrøden (vocals, bass)
Former members
Simen Mæhlum (vocals, percussion)Asbjørn Ribe (vocals, keyboard)Tom Rudi Torjussen (vocals and percussion)

Discogrpahy

Albums
Ten Songs And Hey Hey (2002)No Time Wasted (2003)Morning Songs (2004)Jim Stärk (2005)Turn Around and Look (2006)Rainy Love Songs (2011)
Singles
You're The One That I Want with Claudia Scott (2003)It's All Right (2006)Ran Out of Luck (2006)True Story (2011)
Compilations
Ten Songs And Hey Hey - No Time Wasted Vinyl edition (2003)

Awards

Awarded Alarmprisen as Norway's best band in 2005.

Trivia

The band's name alludes to the character Jim Stark portrayed by James Dean in the 1955 movie Rebel Without a Cause.