Bamses Venner
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Denmark |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Bamses Venner () was a Danish band that operated from 1973 until 2011.
The group took part in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980 representing Denmark with the song "Tænker altid på dig," finishing 14th out of 19 participants, earning 25 points. Among their well-known tracks are "Er du langsom i nat" and "I en lille båd der gynger."
In 1980, the ensemble consisted of Flemming Bamse Jørgensen (lead vocals and bass, known as "Bamse"), Mogens Balle (piano and organ), Bjarne Green (guitar), and Arne Østergaard (drums). By 2004, the roster included Jørgensen, Peter Bødker (piano, organ, guitar), Frank Thøgersen (drums), Torben Fausø (keyboards), and Jes Kerstein (guitar). Their performances were mainly delivered in Danish.
Jørgensen passed away on 1 January 2011 due to cardiac arrest. After scheduled tribute concerts, the band ceased activities.
Members
- Bamse, vocals, bass (1973–2011)
- Jes Halding, organ, keyboards, vocals (1973–1977)
- Roar Odgaard, organ, keyboards, vocals (1973–1978)
- Jan Locht, drums, vocals (1973–1978)
- Bjarne Gren Jensen, guitar, vocals (1973–1981)
- Mogens Balle, organ, keyboards, vocals (1979–1985)
- Arne Østergaard, drums, vocals (1978–1985)
- Frank Lorentzen, guitar, vocals (1982–1985)
- Torben Fausø, keyboards, vocals (1985–2006)
- Nelle Walther, drums (1985–1996)
- Niels Krag, guitar, vocals (1985–1998)
- John Halskov, guitar, vocals (1985–1998)
- Frants Solgaard, bass, guitar, vocals (1985–1996)
- Peter Bødker, organ, piano, vocals (1998–2011)
- Frank Thøgersen, drums, vocals (1998–2011)
- Per Zeeberg, guitar, vocals (1999–2001)
- Thomas Wester, guitar (2001–2002)
- Jes Kerstein, guitar, vocals (2002–2008)
- Anders Lampe, guitar, vocals (2008–2011; died 2024)
Albums
- Bamses Venner (1975)
- Mælk og vin (1976)
- Sutsko! (1977)
- Din sang (1977)
- B & V (1978)
- Solen skinner (1979)
- Sådan set (1980)
- Bamse life I (1980)
- Bamse life II (1980)
- Spor 8 (1981)
- Har du lyst (1983)
- Op og ned (1985)
- Rockcreme (1986)
- Lige nu! (1987)
- 1988 (1988)
- En helt almindelig mand (1989)
- 16 (1990)
- Lyseblå dage (1991)
- Forår (1992)
- Vidt omkring... (1993)
- Vidt omkring (1993)
- Lidt for mig selv (1994)
- Jul på vimmersvej (1995)
- Drenge (1996)
- Mig og mine Venner (1998)
- Brødrene Mortensens jul (1998)
- Stand by me (1999)
- For altid (2000)
- Always on my mind (2001)
| Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | |||
| 2003 | Rolig nu | 17 | |
| 2005 | Be my guest | ||
| 2006 | Kysser dem vi holder a' | 4 | |
| 2009 | Vi er levende lys (2 CDs) | 3 |
- Compilation albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | |||
| 2005 | Komplet 1973–1981 | 2 | |
| 2006 | Komplet 1982–1994 | 13 | |
| 2011 | Komplet 1995–2010 – Bronzeboksen | 26 | |
| 2013 | "40 af de fede" | 4 | Gold |
Singles
| Year | Title | Highest chart position | Associated album |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | |||
| 1975 | "Vimmersvej" | ||
| 1980 | "Tænker altid på dig" | ||
| 2006 | "Klip i mit kørekort" | 4 | 'Kysser dem vi holder a' ' |