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Is the lead singer of A-ha married?

By Andrew Walker

Morten Harket is best known for being the lead singer of the Norwegian pop band A-ha, which produced the 1980s hit “Take On Me” and its innovative music video.

Is the lead singer of A-ha married?

Morten was married to Camilla Malmquist from 1989 to 1998. The couple had three children, Jakob, Jonathan and Anna, who is a singer known as Tomine. The singer also has a daughter, Henny, with ex-girlfriend Anne Mette Undlien. He is currently in a relationship with Inez Andersson.

Is A-ha still together?

A-ha famously split in 2010 after playing their final gig in Oslo, Norway. But to much acclaim they reunited in 2015. The band continue to tour to this day.

Who is in A-ha the band?

A-ha (usually stylised as a-ha; Norwegian pronunciation: [ɑˈhɑː]) is a Norwegian synth-pop band formed in Oslo in 1982. Founded by Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (guitars), Magne Furuholmen (keyboards and guitars), and Morten Harket (vocals), the band rose to fame during the mid-1980s.

Why did A-ha break up?

A-ha first split in 1994, amid rumours of conflicts in the band and with their record label. But they reunited for a performance at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in 1998, which sparked a musical comeback and a new record two years later.

Who is the girl in the A-ha video?

Actress Bunty Bailey, who played singer Morten Harket’s love interest, went on to star in the band’s follow-up video, “The Sun Always Shines on T.V.,” and had a real-life romance with Harket.

Is Morten still with Inez?

He is currently in a relationship with Inez Andersson. The couple have one child, daughter Karmen.

How old are A-ha?

Morten Harket was born on September 14, 1959. He celebrated his 61st birthday in 2020.

Is A-ha a one hit wonder?

While A-ha is definitely not a one-hit wonder in its native country of Norway, the band only had one big hit in the US: “Take On Me” topped the charts in 1985.

Did A-ha break any records?

At the second Rock in Rio festival, Norwegian pop trio a-ha draw a crowd of 198,000, breaking the world record for paid attendance at a rock concert – and is snubbed by the press.

Who is the richest singer in the world?

Herb Alpert

Alpert has racked up an impressive net worth of $850 million, making him the richest singer in the world.

Why are Beatles called moptops?

The Beatles were dubbed “moptops” by some British tabloids in reference to their haircut, a mid-length hairstyle that was widely mocked by adults. It was unusually long for the era and became an emblem of rebellion to the burgeoning youth culture.