Major Parkinson
| Major Parkinson | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bergen, Norway |
| Genres | Experimental rock |
| Years active | 2003 — |
| Labels | Degaton Records |
| Website | www.majorparkinson.com |
Major Parkinson is a Norwegian rock group currently based in Bergen.
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[1] to record a debut album in the Radio Star Studios by producer Sylvia Massy, who also has worked with artists such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, 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.[2]
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, named Songs from a Solitary Home. This release was followed by an extensive tour through continental Europe that ended in the famous "White Trash"[3] in Berlin.
According to their website, guitarist and backing vocalist Alf Borge left the band in October 2011. He was replaced by Steinar Hjelmbrekke and the third album Twilight Cinema was given out in early 2014 after the fans funded it.
In August 2014, half of the band members (Lund, Hjelmbrekke and Aasmundseth) announced that they would leave the band after a few more live performances in 2014. The remaining members announced they would go back to recording a new line up.
Members
Current members
- Jon Ivar Kollbotn - vocals (2003 ->)
- Eivind Gammersvik - bass (2003 ->)
- Lars Christian Bjørknes - synth (2008 ->)
- Øystein Bech-Eriksen – guitar (2016 ->)
- Sondre Veland – Drums (2015 ->)
- Sondre Skollevoll – guitar/backing vocals (2016 ->)
- Claudia Cox - Violin, live vocals (2016 ->)
Former members
- Steinar Hjelmbrekke - guitar (2011 - 2014)
- Twilight Cinema - Album - 2014
- Jens Erik Aasmundseth - drums (2009 - 2014)
- Twilight Cinema - Album - 2014
- Songs from a Solitary Home - Album - 2010
- André Lund - guitar ( 2003 - 2014)
- Twilight Cinema - Album - 2014
- Songs from a Solitary Home - Album - 2010
- Major Parkinson - Album - 2008
- Major Parkinson - EP - 2004
- Alf Borge - guitar/backing vocals (2003-2011)
- Songs from a Solitary Home - Album - 2010
- Major Parkinson - Album - 2008
- Major Parkinson - EP - 2004
- 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
- Twilight Cinema - 2014
References
- ↑ "* Major Parkonson * - "My new favorite band!" Sylvia Massy, RadioStar Studios USA" (pdf) (in German). geheimagentur.de. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
- ↑ Johansen, David Auby (September 1, 2008). "Fengende galskap - Major Parkinson – Hold deg unna det selvtitulerte albumet til Major Parkinson. Det er galskap!" [Catchy madness - Major Parkinson – Keep away from Major Parkinson's self-titled album. It is madbess!]. Kulturo.no (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on September 3, 2008.
- ↑ http://www.whitetrashfastfood.com/events/3663-thank-fuck-its-friday-live-major-parkinson
External links
- Johansen, David Auby (September 2, 2008). "Ned i likkjelleren – Og så opp igjen med debutplate. Kulturo.no intervjuer Major Parkinson." [Down in the morgue – And then back up again with debut album. Kulturo.no interviews Major Parkinson.]. Kulturo.no (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on September 4, 2008.
- Rockeweb - Review of EP
- "Ukas Urørt (u26) Major Parkinson" (in Norwegian). NRK. June 21, 2004. Archived from the original on May 2, 2005.
- Major Parkinson (homepage)