Espen Lind
Espen Lind
- Full name: Espen Lind
- Date of birth: March 13, 1971
- Place of birth: Oslo, Norway
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer
- Genres: Pop, rock, folk
- Years active: 1995–present
- Labels: Warner Music Norway, Universal Music Norway, EMI Music Norway, Sony Music Norway
- Website: espenlind.no
Biography:
Espen Lind is a Norwegian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer. He is known for his pop, rock, and folk music, and has released 10 studio albums since 1995. Lind has also written and produced songs for other artists, including Morten Harket, Sissel Kyrkjebø, and Anneli Drecker.
Lind was born in Oslo, Norway, in 1971. He began playing guitar at a young age, and started writing his own songs in his early teens. In 1995, he released his debut album, "The Colour of Your Dreams". The album was a commercial success in Norway, and spawned the hit singles "When Susannah Cries" and "Unloved".
Lind's subsequent albums have also been successful in Norway, and he has won several awards, including four Spellemannprisen (Norwegian Grammy Awards). He has also toured extensively throughout Europe and Asia.
In addition to his music career, Lind has also worked as a television host and actor. He has hosted the Norwegian TV show "Senkveld med Thomas og Harald", and has appeared in the films "Buddy" (2003) and "The Kautokeino Rebellion" (2008).
Lind is married to Norwegian actress and singer Maria Arredondo, and they have two children together.
Discography:
- The Colour of Your Dreams (1995)
- Red (1998)
- This Is Pop (2000)
- Where the Stars Are (2002)
- April (2005)
- Hallelujah (2007)
- Army of One (2010)
- Baskets and Chairs (2012)
- A Word Is a Word (2015)
- Flying the Red Eye (2018)
Awards:
- Spellemannprisen for Best Male Artist (2000)
- Spellemannprisen for Best Song of the Year (2002, for "When Susannah Cries")
- Spellemannprisen for Best Pop Album (2005, for "April")
- Spellemannprisen for Best Male Artist (2007)
