Gustav Lorentzen

For the scientist and this artist's father, see Gustav Lorentzen (scientist).

Gustav Lorentzen
Gustav Lorentzen (left) and Øystein Dolmen (right) during a Knutsen & Ludvigsen concert in Oslo, 2006.
Background information
Also known as	Ludvigsen
Born	(1947-09-28)28 September 1947 Bergen, Norway
Died	21 April 2010(2010-04-21) (aged 62) Outside Bergen, Norway
Genres	Pop, children's songs, humour
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, record producer, author
Instrument(s)	Guitar, vocals, bass guitar, drums, piano,accordion
Years active	1970–2010

Gustav Lorentzen (28 September 1947 – 21 April 2010[1]), also known by his stage name Ludvigsen, was a Norwegian singer-songwriter,[2][3] best known from being half of the successful duo Knutsen & Ludvigsen, alongside Øystein "Knutsen" Dolmen. He went solo in 1986, winning four Spellemann awards and one nomination for his 5 albums.

In addition to music, Lorentzen made several TV series and books, mostly intended for children.[3] He also had a degree in acoustics from the Norwegian Institute of Technology.

From 1997 until his death, Lorentzen collaborated with the psychologist Magne Raundalen, creating a therapeutic program for traumatized children, mainly victims of wars.[2] He was also a UNICEF Ambassador since 1993.[3]

On 21 April 2010, Lorentzen collapsed during an orienteering competition outside of Bergen and went into cardiac arrest. He was pronounced dead a few minutes later.[1]

References

1. Krokfjord, Torgeir P.; Christian Bråtebekken (21 April 2010). "Gustav Lorentzen er død". Dagbladet (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 24 April 2010. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
2. "Ludvigsens revansj". Dagbladet (in Norwegian). 12 August 2006. Retrieved 6 March 2010.
3. "Lorentzen, Gustav". Norsk pop & rock-leksikon (in Norwegian). Vega Forlag. 2005. Retrieved 6 March 2010.