Jarle Bernhoft facts for kids
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Jarle Bernhoft
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Bernhoft at Nobel Prizes concert 2011
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jarle Norman Bernhoft-Sjødin |
| Also known as | Bern/Hoft (solo work 2011 onwards) Rod Hot (in Green Granadas) |
| Born | 21 June 1976 Nittedal, Norway |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Associated acts | Explicit Lyrics Span Green Granadas |
Jarle Bernhoft, known by his stage name Bernhoft (sometimes written as Bern/hoft), is a talented singer, musician, and songwriter from Norway. He was born on June 21, 1976. Many people know his songs like "Streetlights," "Choices," and "C'mon Talk." He has also been a part of several music groups, including Explicit Lyrics and Span.
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Bernhoft's Musical Journey
Early Bands: Explicit Lyrics
Jarle Bernhoft grew up in Nittedal, Norway. He went to Rud Upper Secondary School, where he started his music career. He joined a band called Explicit Lyrics with his friend Fridtjof "Joff" Nilsen. This band released three albums between 1996 and 1998.
Rocking Out with Span
After Explicit Lyrics, Bernhoft and Nilsen formed a new rock band called Span. They were joined by drummer Fredrik Wallumrød and bassist Vemund Stavnes. Span released two successful albums, Mass Distraction in 2004 and Vs. Time in 2005. The band took a break in 2005. However, in late 2023, Span announced they would reunite for shows in February 2024, celebrating 20 years since their first album.
Other Music Projects
Bernhoft has worked with many other Norwegian artists. He has played on recordings and at concerts with groups like Hanne Hukkelberg, Dadafon, and Bigbang. He also played in a band called Green Granadas, where he used the fun stage name Rod Hot.
Bernhoft's Solo Career
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In 2008, Bernhoft released his first solo album, Ceramik City Chronicles. In 2010, he released a live album called 1:Man 2:Band. This album showed off his solo performances and his shows with a full band.
His second solo album, Solidarity Breaks, came out in 2011. This album was a huge hit in Norway, reaching number one on the Norwegian Albums Chart and staying there for seven weeks! For this album and his next one, Islander, he used the name Bern/hoft.
In 2014, Bernhoft performed at the famous Glastonbury Festival in England. His album Islander was even nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2015, which is a very big honor in music!
Bernhoft's Music Albums
Albums with Bands
With Explicit Lyrics
- 1996: Fleshpulse (EP)
- 1998: Lipshave
With Span
- 2004: Mass Distraction
- 2005: Vs. Time
Solo Albums
- 2008: Ceramik City Chronicles (as Jarle Bernhoft)
- 2010: 1:Man 2:Band (live album, as Jarle Bernhoft)
- 2011: Solidarity Breaks (as Bern/Hoft)
- 2011: Walk with Me (Live at Chateau Neuf) (as Bern/Hoft)
- 2014: Islander (as Bern/Hoft)
- 2016: Stop/Shutup/Shout It Out (as Bern/Hoft)
- 2017: The Morning Comes (as Bern/Hoft)
- 2018: Humanoid (as Bern/Hoft & the Fashion Bruises)
- 2021: Dancing on My Knees (as Bern/Hoft)
- 2023: Avenue of Loveless Hearts (as Bern/Hoft)
Popular Songs (Singles)
- 2008: "Streetlights"
- 2011: "C'mon Talk"
- 2011: "Choices"
- 2012: "Stay with Me"
- 2012: "Shout" (a cover song)
- 2014: "Come Around"
