Øystein Greni

Øystein Greni
Background information
Born (1974-06-15) 15 June 1974
Origin Oslo, Norway
Genres Rock
Instruments vocals, guitar
Years active 1992–present
Labels Grandsport Records
Website www.smallbang.net

Øystein Greni (born 15 June 1974 in Oslo) is the singer and lead guitar player of the Norwegian rock and roll band BigBang.

Biography

Øystein Greni is the son of Thor Sigbjørn Greni, singer and songwriter of the Undertakers Circus, a 60/70s soul band. In 1992, Greni, Erik Tresselt and Christer Engen formed Bigbang which has since established its position as one of the principal rock acts of Norway. As the only consistent member throughout the band's history, Bigbang's success is often attributed to Greni's skills as a guitarist and songwriter.[1]

Greni also works as a music producer. In 2003, he produced the EP debut of Latin performer Maria Orieta (Greni's fiancée) Buenos Aires via the Grandsport Records indie label.

Greni is also a former skateboarding champion, having won the 1991 European Skateboard amateur championship in Antwerp.[2] In 2007 Greni and the band relocated to U.S.A.[3] As songwriter of Bigbang since the beginning, he has built up an impressive collection of songs. Common to most of them is that they dress a naked and intimate format as well as BigBang energetic expression.

Discography

Within BigBang

References

  1. ↑ Kjørstad, Petter (2005-06-13). "Fra stort til mindre smell" (in Norwegian). groove.no.
  2. ↑ Moslet, Håkon (2002-02-15). "Skate or Die" (in Norwegian). Dagbladet.no.
  3. ↑ Gjersøe, Jørn (2007-03-07). "BigBang fant ny bassist" (in Norwegian). nrk.no.


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