Sambandet is a Norwegian rock group and the backing band of Åge Aleksandersen.[1] Almost always referred to in that capacity they combined are known as Åge Aleksandersen & Sambandet, and together they won the 1980 Spellemannprisen for Ramp as best rock album.[2] The group's membership has varied throughout the years. Some of the members has been Steinar Krokstad, Skjalg Raaen, Terje Tranaas and Gunnar Pedersen. They recorded their first album in 1977 titled Lirekassa. Their most known hit is "Lys og varme" from 1984. The group had roots from Prudence. Sambandet broke up after the Eldorado touring[clarification needed] in 1987 but reunited in 2004.

Sambandet
Åge Aleksandersen and the guitarists in Sambandet at stage at Stavernvestivalen in 2016
Background information
OriginNorway
GenresRock
Years active1977 (1977)–present
Members
  • Skjalg Raaen
  • Steinar Krokstad
  • Gunnar Pedersen
  • Terje Tranaas
  • Morty Black
  • Bjørn Røstad

Members

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Current

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Former

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Discography

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Albums

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  • 1976: Mot i Brystet, Mord i Blikket, Bomben Und Granaten
  • 1977: Lirekassa
  • 1979: French only
  • 1980: Ramp
  • 1981: Mølje & Sodd
  • 1982: Dains med mæ
  • 1984: Levva Livet
  • 1986: Eldorado
  • 2005: To skritt frem
  • 2005: 4 skritt tilbake
  • 2008: Katalysator
  • 2011: Furet værbitt

Singles

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  • 1977: "Positivitet"
  • 1984: "Lys og varme"
  • 2005: "Danserinnen"
  • 2007: "Sommernatt"
  • 2008: "Janne Ahonens smil"

References

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  1. ^ "Åge Aleksandersen Og Sambandet". Discogs. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  2. ^ Breyholtz, av Stian. "Åge & Sambandet skal gi oss «Lys og Varme» på Havna! – Havnafestivalen" (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2022-03-09.