Vagabond (Norwegian band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Ronni Le Tekrø, Morty Black |
| Defunct | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Norway |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Vagabond was a Norwegian band specializing in melodic hard rock, established in 1993 by TNT guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø and bassist Morty Black during a break in TNT's activities. The group featured vocalist Jørn Lande, TNT's touring keyboardist Dag Stokke, and drummer Steinar Krokstad. They produced two studio albums, Vagabond (1994) and A Huge Fan of Life (1995), before disbanding in 1996 when TNT reunited.
History
After TNT disbanded, Le Tekrø and Black created Vagabond in 1993. The initial lineup included drummer Steinar Krokstad, formerly of Stage Dolls, keyboardist Dag Stokke from TNT, and vocalist Hans-Olav Solli of Sons of Angels. Shortly thereafter, Jørn Lande replaced Solli as the lead vocalist.
Their first album, Vagabond, sold approximately 10,000 units in Norway but resulted in the band parting ways with the EMI label. They then secured a contract with the Japanese company Victor Entertainment. The follow-up album, A Huge Fan of Life, was distributed across Europe through the band's independent label.
The group ceased activities in 1996 when TNT reformed, with members moving on to other projects.
Members
- Jørn Lande – lead vocals (1993–1996)
- Ronni Le Tekrø – guitar and backing vocals (1993–1996)
- Dag Stokke – keyboards and backing vocals (1993–1996)
- Morty Black – bass guitar and backing vocals (1993–1996)
- Steinar Krokstad – drums and backing vocals (1993–1996)
- Hans-Olav Solli – lead vocals (1993)
Albums
- Vagabond (1994)
- A Huge Fan of Life (1995)
Singles
- "Key to the Rainbow" (1994)
- "Silent Woman Sheila" (1994)