Tre Små Kinesere
| Company type | Music ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Trondheim , Norway |
| Products | Albums, music performances |
Tre Små Kinesere is a Norwegian pop ensemble originating from Trondheim, recognized for their unique acoustic sound since the 1990s. Between their formation and 2004, they produced nine albums and made a comeback in 2010. The original and most renowned lineup consisted of Ulf Risnes (vocals, guitar), Øystein Hegge (vocals, keyboard), and Baard Slagsvold (vocals, bass).
History
Established in 1988, Tre Små Kinesere initially contributed a track to the compilation Den akustiske gitarliga. Following favorable audience feedback and live performances during 1988–89, they secured a contract with CBS/Sony in June 1989. Their first album, 365 Fri, was released on January 17, 1990, and received a Spellemannprisen nomination in 1991. Their next album, Luftpalass (1991), won them the Spellemannprisen award in 1992.
In the spring of 1995, the band earned their second Spellemann Award in the group category for their fourth studio album, Hjertemedisin, which had been released the previous year.
Bassist Baard Slagsvold announced his exit from the band in April 2004. Risnes and Hegge completed their summer tour dates with substitute Truls Waagø, but the group officially dissolved in February 2005, stating it would not feel appropriate to proceed without Baard.
Current members
- Ulf Risnes – lead vocals, guitar (1988–2005, 2010–present)
- Lars Lien – piano, accordion, backing vocals (2013–present)
- Eirik Øien – bass, backing vocals (2013–present)
- Dag Erik Oksvold – drums, backing vocals (2013–present)
- Freddy Bolsø – drums, backing vocals (2013–present)
- Daniel Børmark – bass, backing vocals (2014–present)
Former members
- Knut Juel – drums (1988)
- Baard Slagsvold – bass, vocals (1988–2004)
- Øystein Hegge – piano, accordion, backing vocals (1988–2005, 2010–2012)
- Truls Waagø – bass, vocals (2010–2013)
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| NOR | ||
| 365 Fri |
|
2 |
| Luftpalass |
|
11 |
| Vær Sær |
|
13 |
| Hjertemedisin |
|
11 |
| Tro håp & kjærlighet |
|
4 |
| Ultralyd |
|
23 |
| Storeslem |
|
21 |
| Gammel Sykkel |
|
6 |
| Kjærlighet På Tunga |
|
6 |
| I Live |
|
38 |
| Usynlig |
|
— |
| Ok! Kompis |
|
— |
| Drømmeanker |
|
— |
Compilation albums
| Album Title | Release Information | Highest Chart Rankings |
|---|---|---|
| NOR | ||
| De Aller Beste Fra Tre Små Kinesere |
|
4 |
- Motorpsycho & Tre Små Kinesere
- 1997: Mot Riving (Harmonien Records)
External links
- Tre Små Kinesere, biography on Norsk Rikskringkasting (Norwegian)
- Tre Små Kinesere, profile at soleplassland.net (Norwegian)