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Major Parkinson 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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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 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.
Members
Current members
- Jon Ivar Kollbotn - vocals
- André Lund - guitar
- Alf Borge - guitar/backing vocals
- Eivind Gammersvik - bass
- Lars Christian Bjørknes - synth
- Jens Erik Aasmundseth - drums
Former members
- Cato Olaisen - Drums (2004–2009)
- Major Parkinson - Album - 2008
- Rasmus Hungnes - Drums (2004 - 2004)
- Major Parkinson - EP - 2004
- Jan Are Rønhovde - Drums (2003–2004)
Releases
- Major Parkinson EP - 2004
- Major Parkinson - 2008
- Songs from a Solitary Home - 2010
External links
Categories:- Norwegian rock music groups
- Musical groups established in 2003
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