Morten Harket
Norwegian singer (born 1959) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Morten Harket (Norwegian pronunciation: [mʊ̂ʈːn̩ ˈhɑ̀ɾkət]; born 14 September 1959[1]) is a Norwegian singer who is the lead vocalist of the synth-pop band a-ha.
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Born | (1959-09-14) 14 September 1959 (age 64) Kongsberg, Norway |
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Years active | 1982–present |
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Member of | A-ha |
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a-ha has released 11 studio albums to date [as of 2023], and topped the charts internationally after their breakthrough hit "Take On Me" in 1985.[2] Harket has also released six solo albums. Before joining a-ha in 1982, Harket had appeared on the Oslo club scene as the singer for blues outfit Souldier Blue.
Harket was named a Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav by King Harald for his services to Norwegian music and his international success.