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Jokke & Valentinerne (English: Jokke and the Valentines) are concidered one of the “four greats” of Norwegian rock and roll. Fronted by Joachim Nielsen (1964-2000) and his down-to-earth lyrics about everyday situations, this band was among the most beloved groups to emerge from the underground rock scene of the Norwegian capital.
The band was formed in 1982, with a lineup consisting of Nielsen on guitar and vocals, his long time partner May-Irene Aasen on drums and Håkon Torgersen on bass. Their debut album Alt kan repareres was released in 1986.
Much of the band’s lyrics revolved around alcohol, and Jokke had a reputation of frequently getting drunk on stage. In 1992, he created a scandal when he received a Norwegian Grammy award whilst under the influence of drugs.
In the mid-90s, Jokke had developed a heroin addiction, and had several stays at rehabilitation clinics. By the turn of the millennium, many of his close friends believed that he had conquered his inner demons. In October 2000, while on leave from a rehabilitation clinic, Jokke died from a drug overdose.
In 2005, a double tribute album entitled “Det beste til meg og mine venner” (English: The best for me and my friends) was released, which featured some of Jokke’s best known songs covered by Norwegian artists.
The band was formed in 1982, with a lineup consisting of Nielsen on guitar and vocals, his long time partner May-Irene Aasen on drums and Håkon Torgersen on bass. Their debut album Alt kan repareres was released in 1986.
Much of the band’s lyrics revolved around alcohol, and Jokke had a reputation of frequently getting drunk on stage. In 1992, he created a scandal when he received a Norwegian Grammy award whilst under the influence of drugs.
In the mid-90s, Jokke had developed a heroin addiction, and had several stays at rehabilitation clinics. By the turn of the millennium, many of his close friends believed that he had conquered his inner demons. In October 2000, while on leave from a rehabilitation clinic, Jokke died from a drug overdose.
In 2005, a double tribute album entitled “Det beste til meg og mine venner” (English: The best for me and my friends) was released, which featured some of Jokke’s best known songs covered by Norwegian artists.
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Frelst!
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III
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kasiatonieja wrote:
hahaha quite funny like it
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Lubricio wrote:
I dag skulle du blitt 47 år Jokke.......R.I.P.
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masha_monster wrote:
me gusta <3
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Avzkum wrote:
<3
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julieelisabeth wrote:
jeg er såå paranoid!
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erna-solberg wrote:
åh, jokkeee.. <3
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Pickoleo wrote:
Hyttetur!
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Pte170 wrote:
Kurt Cobain er USAs svar på Jokke. Han failet litt, dog. Tekstene var ikke tiende så bra.
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EikiBeiki wrote:
Ja, live-plata er særs god! Mange låter der som er langt bedre enn studioversjonene.
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martusf wrote:
Liker live-plata as
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maxcasanova wrote:
Jokke lever!
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GadusMorhua wrote:
Jokke er Norges beste tekstforfatter gjennom tidene, uten konkurranse. Ikke en gang Kaizers har noe å stille opp med mot han!
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Lubricio wrote:
Kult å høre den nye live-skiva. Original Jokke :) Gleder meg til utsolgt Valentourettes-konsert på Rockefeller før jul!!
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frode1974 wrote:
Til "hi2ufriend" - Eddie Cochran var en av Jokkes store helter, så Kong Eddie handler selvsagt om ham...
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Marthj wrote:
Tekstene treffer meg i hjertet.
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hi2ufriend wrote:
Noen som vet om låta Kong Eddie er dedikert til Eddie Cochran?
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MayaSingh wrote:
Så The Valentourettes i går live! De gjorde det overraskende bra uten Jokke...
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plastichorse wrote:
Sykt at paranoid ikke er på topp 15!!
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Fretta wrote:
alle sier det er så bra og jeg synes det bare er kjedelig
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SweetChildren wrote:
Jokke var og er Norges beste musiker! Skinnet Bedrar og Invitert er klart best!
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