Major Parkinson
Encyclopedia
Major Parkinson is a Norwegian rock
group currently based in Bergen
.
In the summer of 2006, Major Parkinson was invited to record a debut album in the Radio Star Studios of producer Sylvia Massy
, who also has worked with artists such as Tool
, Johnny Cash
, System Of A Down
, Seigmen
and Animal Alpha
.
On August 25, 2008, Major Parkinson released the self-title debut Major Parkinson
, to good reviews in the Norwegian media.
They play energetic rock based on several genres - from classical melodious pop music to progressive and hardcore rock or cabaret rock.
In September 2010, Major Parkinson released their second album, which was named Songs from a Solitary Home.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
group currently based in Bergen
Bergen
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway with a population of as of , . Bergen is the administrative centre of Hordaland county. Greater Bergen or Bergen Metropolitan Area as defined by Statistics Norway, has a population of as of , ....
.
History
Major Parkinson was started in 2003 by Jon Ivar Kollbotn, Eivind Gammersvik, André Lund and Jan Are Rønhovde. In the same year, they won the Eggstock festival in Bergen, as well as the local band competition finals in Zoom.In the summer of 2006, Major Parkinson was invited to record a debut album in the Radio Star Studios of producer Sylvia Massy
Sylvia Massy
Sylvia Massy is an entrepreneur, record producer, and studio engineer in the United States. Massy is perhaps best recognized for her work on 1993's Undertow, the full-length double platinum-selling debut for Los Angeles rock band Tool.-History:...
, who also has worked with artists such as Tool
Tool (band)
Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up has included drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Since 1995, Justin Chancellor has been the band's bassist, replacing their original bassist Paul D'Amour...
, Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
John R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century...
, System Of A Down
System of a Down
System of a Down, also known by the acronym SOAD and often shortened to System, is a rock band from Southern California. The band was formed in 1994. It consists of Serj Tankian , Daron Malakian , Shavo Odadjian and John Dolmayan...
, Seigmen
Seigmen
Seigmen was a Norwegian alternative rock band in the 1990s. The bandname is derived from a Norwegian brand of candies, "Seigmenn". The band went from a hard-edged grunge-like style to a more dynamic sound with more ambient parts and use of synthesizers and various audio-effects.-Members:* Kim...
and Animal Alpha
Animal Alpha
Animal Alpha was a five-piece Norwegian rock group formed in 2002 and disbanded 2009.The band spent much of 2004 playing shows around Norway...
.
On August 25, 2008, Major Parkinson released the self-title debut Major Parkinson
Major Parkinson (album)
Major Parkinson is the debut album of the Norwegian rock band Major Parkinson.It was released in Norway on 25 August 2008, the 50-year anniversary of director Tim Burton...
, to good reviews in the Norwegian media.
They play energetic rock based on several genres - from classical melodious pop music to progressive and hardcore rock or cabaret rock.
In September 2010, Major Parkinson released their second album, which was named Songs from a Solitary Home.
Current members
- Jon Ivar Kollbotn - vocals
- André Lund - guitar
- Alf Borge - guitar/backing vocals
- Eivind Gammersvik - bass
- Lars Christian Bjørknes - synth
- Jens Erik Aasmundseth - drums
Former members
- Cato Olaisen - Drums (2004–2009)
- Major ParkinsonMajor Parkinson (album)Major Parkinson is the debut album of the Norwegian rock band Major Parkinson.It was released in Norway on 25 August 2008, the 50-year anniversary of director Tim Burton...
- Album - 2008- Rasmus Hungnes - Drums (2004 - 2004)
- Major Parkinson - EP - 2004
- Jan Are Rønhovde - Drums (2003–2004)
Releases
- Major Parkinson EP - 2004
- Major ParkinsonMajor Parkinson (album)Major Parkinson is the debut album of the Norwegian rock band Major Parkinson.It was released in Norway on 25 August 2008, the 50-year anniversary of director Tim Burton...
- 2008 - Songs from a Solitary Home - 2010