Øystein Greni

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

Øystein Greni
Background information
Born (1974-06-15) 15 June 1974
OriginOslo, Norway
GenresRock
Instrumentsvocals, guitar
Years active1992–present
LabelsGrandsport Records
Websitewww.smallbang.net

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]

Discography
Within BigBang

References
  1. Kjørstad, Petter (13 June 2005). "Fra stort til mindre smell" (in Norwegian). groove.no.
  2. Moslet, Håkon (15 February 2002). "Skate or Die" (in Norwegian). Dagbladet.no.
  3. Gjersøe, Jørn (7 March 2007). "BigBang fant ny bassist" (in Norwegian). NRK.


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