Undertakers Circus - Ragnarock 1973 ~ software for linux

UNDERTAKERS CIRCUS is a jazz-rock band from Lillestrøm, Norway, with their most active period between 1967 and 1976. With a full horn section accompanying traditional rock instruments their sound resembles bands like CHICAGO and BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS, but with melodies and harmonies more of the BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST and THE MOODY BLUES mode.They were one of the first rock bands in Norway to sing in their native language, and they often wrote lyrics with political and social content. Undertakers Circus differed from many other Norwegian rock bands because of their characteristic horn section and the fact that they are influenced by jazz. The first single released 1968 is named “Little Boy Blue/Gotta Get Away”, but their first LP, which was a revolutionary release, was released as long as five years later by Polydor Records and got the name “Ragnarock”. At the time the band counted 11 members: Thor S. GRENI (vocals), Per Kristian LINDSTAD (guitar), Frank MYRSETH (guitar), Stein GUDMUNDSEN (vocals, congas), Erik THOEN (bass), Frode KILDAL (drums), Øystein BJØRK (trumpet), Johnny TORP (trombone), Kjell KRISTOFFERSEN (trumpet), Ivar HOVDEN (tenor sax) and Wiggo NILSEN (trombone).

Line-up / Musicians

Thor S. Greni/vocals
Erik Thoen/bass
Per Kristian Lindstad/guitar
Øystein Bjørk/trumpet
Frank Myrseth/guitar
Stein Gudmundsen/vocals,congas
Johnny Torp/trombone
Kjell Kristoffersen/trumpet
Ivar Hovden/tenor sax
Frode Kildal/drums
Wiggo Nilsen/trombone

Discography(Album)

Ragnarock 1973