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Years active 1989 – 2003,2015–present Past members Espen MellingenKjetil Gåsland Albums From the Makers of Ozium, Naivety's Star Genres Rock music, Folk rock, Pop music Similar Pogo Pops, Pompel & The Pilts, Popium, Ephemera, Frank Hammersland | ||
Poor Rich Ones (1989-2003) was a pop and rock band from Bergen, Norway, comprised by lead singer, songwriter and guitarist William Hut, keyboardist Bjørn Bunes, bassist Tor Sørensen, guitarists Eivind Kvamme, Espen Mellingen, and drummer Bjarte Ludvigsen ("blue").
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Formed in 1994, the band released their debut album Naivety's Star in 1996 on the local label Rec 90. Q magazine described their style as "infinitely sad and nocturnal, yet uplifting rather than depressing", calling the band "Norway's own Radiohead".
After four successful album releases, including a final "best of" album after a United States tour, the band effectively dissolved in 2003. Although they have not broken up officially, the band's homepage states they have "no future plans". Vocalist William Hut has pursued a solo career, often assisted by ex-band colleague Bjørn Bunes. In 2015 the band reformed for a one off gig, but have since continued playing shows every now and then.
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High FlyerHappy Happy Happy · 2000
Happy Happy HappyHappy Happy Happy · 2000
Circular WorldHappy Happy Happy · 2000