Claus Norreen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Claus Norreen
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![]() Norreen in 2008
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Born | Charlottenlund, Denmark |
5 June 1970
Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day |
Genres | Electropop, industrial techno, pop, europop, eurodance, dance-pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
Instruments | Guitar, keyboards, harmonica, drums, vocals |
Years active | 1988–2016 |
Associated acts | Aqua |
Claus Norreen (born on June 5, 1970) is a Danish musician. He is best known for being a member of the super popular pop band Aqua. This band sold about 33 million records worldwide! Claus left Aqua in September 2016 to work on other music projects.
About Claus Norreen
Claus Norreen was born in Charlottenlund, a town near Copenhagen in Denmark. When he was younger, he was very interested in electropop music. He bought a keyboard and started making his own music, including a style called industrial techno.
After finishing school, Claus worked in his sisters' clothing store. This job actually gave him ideas and helped shape his music style. In 1989, he met Søren Rasted, who would later become his bandmate in Aqua.
Claus married a Danish journalist named Siggy Norreen in 2001. Their son, Elliott, was born in February 2003. Claus and Siggy later separated.
Music with Aqua
Claus Norreen was a key part of the band Aqua. They became famous for their catchy pop songs. Here are the main albums they released:
- Aquarium (1997)
- Aquarius (2000)
- Megalomania (2011)
See also
In Spanish: Claus Norreen para niños