Anne Linnet facts for kids
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Anne Linnet
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Anne Linnet in February 2023.
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| Born | 30 July 1953 Århus, Denmark |
| Genres | Pop, rock, musical, classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, author |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, keyboard, piano |
| Years active | 1969 – present |
| Associated acts | Sky |
Anne Kristine Linnet (born on July 30, 1953) is a famous Danish singer, musician, and songwriter. She has released many solo albums. She has also been part of several music groups.
Anne Linnet is one of Denmark's most popular female singers. She has been famous for over five decades. She is known for her honest songs and memorable lyrics. Her music often explores different styles. She has received many Danish awards. She is also a Knight of the Dannebrog. This is a special honor in Denmark.
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Anne Linnet's Music Journey
Starting Her Music Career in the 1970s
Anne Linnet started her music journey in 1969. She began by playing folk rock music. From 1971 to 1976, she was in a band called Tears. This band was from Århus. With Tears, she recorded albums like Sweet Thing and Tears in My Ears.
In 1973, Anne Linnet helped start an all-female band. It was called ... & Chanel. They released four albums over seven years. One of their biggest hits was "Smuk og dejlig". This song means "gorgeous and lovely" in Danish. The band later split up. This happened after a lawsuit about using the name "Chanel".
Forming New Bands in the 1980s
After the split, Anne Linnet formed the Anne Linnet Band. They released two albums from 1981 to 1982. Two other popular singers, Sanne Salomonsen and Lis Sørensen, were also in this band. They both became very successful.
In 1983, Anne Linnet also published a book of poems called Glimt. That same year, she formed a new wave band. They released an album with a harder, more electronic sound. This was a change from her earlier, softer music.
Hits and Awards in the Late 1980s
In 1986, Anne Linnet released "Barndommens gade". This song was for the film Early Spring. Both the song and film were based on a novel by Tove Ditlevsen. Linnet set many of Ditlevsen's poems to music. These were released on the album Barndommens gade. The song became a big hit. It won the Robert Award for best film score.
In 1988, Linnet released Jeg er jo lige her. This album sold over 400,000 copies. It became her most successful album ever. The first song from it was "Tusind stykker". This song became a huge hit. She also started her own record company, Pladecompagniet, in 1986.
In 1989, she worked with priest and author Johannes Møllehave. They released the album Min sang. It had poems inspired by Christian faith. They later performed church concerts together.
New Projects and Recognition in the 1990s and 2000s
In 1994, Anne Linnet sold her record company, Pladecompagniet. She then wrote an opera called Thorvaldsen. It was about a Danish sculptor. The opera was released on CD in 1996.
In 1999, Linnet started her second record company, Circle Records. She also published the first part of her life story. In 2000, she wrote four children's books about a dog named Ivan.
Her album Over mig under mig came out in 2002. In 2006, she showed her oil paintings in Copenhagen. That same year, her song "Smuk og dejlig" was added to the Danish Culture Canon. This is a list of important Danish cultural works. Her children's album Go' sønda' morn' was also included. In 2007, her album Akvarium was released. It became a big success and reached number one on the Danish music charts.
Recent Years and TV Appearances
In 2012, the second part of Anne Linnet's life story was published. It was called Testamentet. In August 2012, she became a judge on the TV show X Factor in Denmark. She mentored the Groups category. Her group, Wasteland, came in third place. She did not return for the next season.
Anne Linnet's Family Life
Anne Linnet studied music at the Royal Academy of Music in Århus. She has had romantic relationships with both males and females. From 1974 to 1985, she was married to jazz musician Holger Laumann. They had two children, Eva and Marcus.
Anne Linnet is also the mother of Alexander Theo Linnet. He was born in 1988. Alexander, known as Xander, also became a singer. His song "Det burde ikk være sådan her" was a hit in 2011.
Anne Linnet also has two adopted children, Peter and Maria, from Romania. In 2010, her partner Tessa Franck Linnet gave birth to a daughter named Isolde. In 2013, Tessa gave birth to a son named Nemo. Anne Linnet later separated from Tessa. She married Kathrine Kjær in 2017, but they divorced in 2022.
Discography
Studio albums
- Sweet Thing (1973)
- Anne Linnet (1975)
- Kvindesind (1977)
- You're Crazy (1980)
- Go' sønda' morn' (1980)
- Roserne bryder ud (1981)
- Marquis ... (1983)
- Linnet/Salomonsen (1984)
- Hvid magi (1985)
- En elsker (1986)
- Barndommens gade (1986)
- Jeg er jo lige her (1988)
- Min sang (1989)
- Spring Capricious (1989)
- Krig og kærlighed (1990)
- Det' så dansk (1992)
- Tal til mig (1993)
- Pige træd varsomt (1995)
- Thorvaldsen: En kammeropera af Anne Linnet (1996)
- Jeg og du (2001)
- Over mig under mig (2002)
- Relax No. 1 (2003)
- Her ... mig (2005)
- Akvarium (2007)
- Anne Linnet (2008)
- Linnet's jul (2010)
- Kalder længsel (2012)
- Alle mine drømme til dig (2015)
- Sange til livet (2022)
- Rubiner safirer krystaller (2024)
Singles and EPs
- Lyset (1971)
- Venner (1985)
- Hunter and Dear (2019)
- Vi synger julen ind (2020)
- Danmark (2022)
Compilations
- Univers (1990)
- Nattog til Venus (1999)
- Boksen (2009)
- De bedste (2011)
