Øystein Greni

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Øystein Greni
Bigbang (band).jpg
Background information
Born (1974-06-15) 15 June 1974 (age 47)
OriginOslo, Norway
GenresRock
Instrumentsvocals, guitar
Years active1992–present
LabelsGrandsport Records
Websitewww.smallbang.net

Øystein Greni (born 15 June 1974 in Oslo) is the singer and lead guitar player of the Norwegian rock and roll band BigBang.

Biography[]

Øystein Greni is the son of , singer and songwriter of the , a 60/70s soul band. In 1992, Greni, and Christer Engen formed Bigbang which has since established its position as one of the principal rock acts of Norway. As the only consistent member throughout the band's history, Bigbang's success is often attributed to Greni's skills as a guitarist and songwriter.[1]

Greni also works as a music producer. In 2003, he produced the EP debut of Latin performer (Greni's fiancée) Buenos Aires via the Grandsport Records indie label.

Greni is also a former skateboarding champion, having won the 1991 European Skateboard amateur championship in Antwerp.[2] In 2007 Greni and the band relocated to U.S.A.[3]

Discography[]

Within BigBang

References[]

  1. ^ Kjørstad, Petter (13 June 2005). "Fra stort til mindre smell" (in Norwegian). groove.no.
  2. ^ Moslet, Håkon (15 February 2002). "Skate or Die" (in Norwegian). Dagbladet.no.
  3. ^ Gjersøe, Jørn (7 March 2007). "BigBang fant ny bassist" (in Norwegian). NRK.

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