Fredrik Friis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Fredrik Friis

Norwegian singer-songwriter

Date of Birth: 02-Apr-1923

Place of Birth: Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway

Date of Death: 15-Mar-2008

Profession: composer, singer, songwriter

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Hans Fredrik Friis-Olsen, born 2 April 1923 in Sandefjord, Norway, died 15 March 2008, was one of Norways first talent scouts, music managers and producers.
He was also a noted composer, lyricist and singer, producing more than 600 songs of his own. Friis was one of the early pioneers in the Norwegian music business, even much underappreciated, discovering artists who would not only plague the national charts, but also seek International notoriety, at a time where Norway did not have any infrastructure, nor much plans for its music exportation.
Most famous is Anita Hegerland.
But Nationally, Teddy Nelson, Eivind Løberg, Gluntan and Ivar Simastuen.
He made his recording debut in 1951. At the age of 83 Friis entered the British pop charts (at nr.7) with his song "It's Not That Easy", performed by British artist Lemar.