Real name: Erling Stordahl

Effective period / Period of releases: 1959 - 1976

A "Giant" in Norway. As well as being a famous schlager composer and vocalist, he was an activist for athletics and for the blind.
Born in 1923 and turned blind at the age of 13.
Became a Norwegian Champ in Accordion at the age of 15.
Died in 1994.

He might be known to some people all over the world for the park at his farm outside Sarpsborg.
At this place a big sculpture created by Arnold Haukland is accompanied by music "composed by" Arne Nordheim. The whole installation is called "Ode Til Lyset".
Visit: http://www.storedal.no/