Jim Stärk

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Name = Jim Stärk


Img_capt = Jim Stärk; from left: Inge Sørbrøden, Tom R. Torjussen and Einar Stokke Fadnes
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Origin = Norway
Genre = pop
Years_active = 2000 - present
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URL = [http://www.jimstark.no/ www.jimstark.no/]
Current_members = Einar Stokke Fadnes Inge Sørbrøden Tom Rudi Torjussen
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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)
*Tom Rudi Torjussen (vocals and percussion)Former members
*Simen Mæhlum (vocals, percussion)
*Asbjørn Ribe (vocals, keyboard)

* Albums
** "Ten Songs And Hey Hey" (2002)
** "No Time Wasted" (2003)
** "Morning Songs" (2004)
** "Jim Stärk" (2005)
** "Turn Around and Look" (2006)

* Singles
** "You're The One That I Want" with Claudia Scott (2003)
** "It's All Right" (2006)
** "Ran Out of Luck" (2006)

* 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".

External links

* [http://www.jimstark.no/ Official site including tracks from the latest record]