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Panzerpappa

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Panzerpappa
OriginOslo, Norway
GenresProgressive rock, psychedelic rock
Years active1998–present
LabelsRune Grammofon
MembersSteinar Børve
Trond Gjellum
Anders Krabberød
Jarle Storløkken
Websitepanzerpappa.com

Panzerpappa is a contemporary Norwegian progressive rock band based in Oslo.

Biography

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The band plays instrumental RIO or progressive rock with a humoristic twist ("Progressive Rock with a friendly face", in their own words), which is often reminiscent of inspirational precursors such as Samla Mammas Manna, King Crimson, Henry Cow, Univers Zero, Happy The Man and Frank Zappa.[1][2]

Panzerpappa have released five studio albums since their inception in 1998.

Members

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  • Steinar Børve (saxophones, keyboards)
  • Trond Gjellum (drums, percussion, samplers and several other instruments and sounds)
  • Anders Krabberød (bass guitars, Chapman Stick, ekstra keyboards)
  • Jarle Storløkken (guitars, keyboards, accordion)[1]
  • Torgeir Wergeland Sørbye (keyboards, trumpet)

Discography

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Albums
  • 2000: Passer Gullfisk (Panzerpappa)
  • 2002: Hulemysteriet (Panzerpappa)
  • 2004: Farlig Vandring (Avant Audio Productions)
  • 2006: Koralrevens Klagesang (Schmell Records)
  • 2012: Astromalist (Rune Grammofon)[1][2]
  • 2016: Pestrottedans (AltrOck Records)
  • 2019: Summarisk Suite (Apollon Records)

References

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  1. ^ a b c Lynch, Dave. "Panzerpappa Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2013-11-17.
  2. ^ a b Furu, Svein Magnus (2012-11-01). "Gull av gråstein". Music Reviews (in Norwegian). Morgenbladet. Retrieved 2013-11-17.
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