Sort Sol

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  Sort Sol

  Sort Sol is a rock band from Copenhagen, Denmark. The band was formed in 1977 as a punk rock outfit, originally under the name Sods. Despite changes in the group's line-up their current name, which translates into English as Black Sun; a commonly known expression for the phenomenon occurring, when starlets gather in huge flocks before migrating in the autumn in Denmark, has remained with them since the early 1980s. For reasons unknown, the Danish press often refers to their musical style as 'punk', though nearly everything they have put out since 1980 is more reminiscent of styles such as post punk, goth, and even industrial music. The band was formed in Copenhagen, 1977. The original lineup consisted of: Steen Jørgensen (vocal), Peter Peter Schneidermann (guitar), Knud Odde (bass guitar), Thomas Ortved (drums). The band released their first record Minutes to go February 1979 and it is considered the first Danish punk album. They went on to release Under En Sort Sol in 1980, a more experimental album, influenced in part by Joy Division, Pere Ubu and Television. T. S. Høeg (sax) entered the group for a short while in late 1980. In 1981 the group released their first single under the name Sort Sol. The single "Marble Station" (b/w Misguided) is only released in England on the record label 4AD. In March 1981 the group played their first concert outside of Denmark. 1983 saw the release of the album Dagger & Guitar, featuring punk idol Lydia Lunch. In 1985 Lars Top-Galia(guitar) joined the group, and the line-up remained like this until 1996, when Peter Peter left due to arguments within the band, partly owing to artistic differences. In 1988 they made the album Everyhing that rises must converge which has been described as the their artistic breakthrough. The album consists of 10 slowpaced tracks that rely heavily on the talented deep voice of Steen Jørgensen. In 1991 they made their first CD which was Flow my firetear. This was the first of their records reaching a broad audience. They reached their peak popularity three years later with Glamourpuss which sold 100.000 records in Denmark. Internationally famous artists who have performed and/or recorded with the group include William S. Burroughs, Lydia Lunch, Link Wray and The Jordanaires

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  Dizzy Mizz Lizzy

  - 1973

  Søren Friis (drums) is born on September 26th in Copenhagen.

  - 1974

  Tim Christensen (guitar, vocal, songwriter) is born on July 2nd in Copenhagen. Martin Nielsen (bass) is born on October 19th in Copenhagen.

  - 1988

  Dizzy Mizz Lizzy is formed on the Hanssted School in Valby, Copenhagen.

  - 1990

  The band wins the talent-show "Rock Træf". The grand prize is 5000 Danish Kroner which is used for recording the first demo tape, but no record company is interested.

  - 1991

  The band reaches the final in "The Danish Rock Championship", but no luck..

  - 1992

  The band reaches, once again, the final in "The Danish Rock Championship". Still no luck.

  - 1993

  Reaching the final for the third time, Dizzy Mizz Lizzy is this years winner of "The Danish Rock Championship". The grand prize is to record a 4-track EP. The song Waterline is a massive hit on the Danish Radio P3 and helps the band getting a recording deal with EMI. The debut album is recorded in the fall with Nick Foss producing.

  - 1994

  The album Dizzy Mizz Lizzy with 13 of Tim's songs is released in March to great reviews everywhere. Barbedwired baby's dream and Love is a loser's game are massive radio hits. The following Denmark-tour is sold out everywhere and the bands concert on the Roskilde Festival's green stage (on Tim's 20th birthday) is to be known as one of that years best performances.

  - 1995

  The band receives 3 Grammys for the album Dizzy Mizz Lizzy. Album of the year, Best Band and Newcomer of the year aswell as the "People's Choice"-award. Tour in Denmark, Holland, Switzerland, Austria and Germany before 3 sold out shows in Japan. The Osaka show is recorded and released (in Japan only) as Live in Japan. In December the band starts recording Rotator in the legendary Abbey Road Studio 2 in London with Nick Foss, once again, as producer.

  - 1996

  Rotator is certified gold in Denmark on the day of it's release and is more than well received by the press. The title track and 11:07 PM becomes massive hits on the radio. Huge spring- and summertour follows, which includes the "Live in Aarhus '96" -concert. Six sold-out shows in Japan in September.

  - 1997

  Rotator receives a Danish Grammy for "Rock album of the year" and Nick Foss receives a Grammy for best producer (also for Rotator). After five busy years, Dizzy Mizz Lizzy decides to take a break.

  - 1998

  Dizzy Mizz Lizzy is officially disbanded on March 10th and the posthumous album The Greatest is released in Japan.

  - 2002

  The Best of Dizzy Mizz Lizzy including the previously unreleased live-concert (Aarhus May 11th 1996), is released April 29th.

  - 2006

  The band is reunited for a one tim only performance at the benefit show 'Brandalarm' in Copenhagen's Vega. The band plays 5 songs.

  - 2009

  It's official! Dizzy Mizz Lizzy announces via a short video clip online that the trio is reuniting for a tour in 2010. Tickets for the first Copenhagen show is sold out in 15 seconds!

  - 2010

  The reunited band is back on the road. 8 sold out shows in March and April in Denmark. 4 sold out shows in Japan in May. Summer festivals all over Denmark from May to August.