Erik Bye
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Summary
Erik Bye was born on March 1, 1926[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He died on October 13, 2004[3], in Asker[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], ballad singer[6], actor[7], poet[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: New York City[11]
- Place of burial: Asker kirkegård[12]
- Father: Erik Ole Bye[13]
- Spouse: Tove Bye[14]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[15]
- Occupation: television presenter[16], radio personality[17], television staff[18], singer[19], writer[20]
- Educated at: University of Wisconsin–Madison[21]
- Award received: Spellemann Award for male artist of the year[22], Cappelen Prize[23], Akershus fylkes kulturpris[24], Fritt Ord Award[25], Kardemommestipendet[26], Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[27], Skjæraasenprisen[28], Lyricist Fund Award[29], Solprisen[30], Jury Honorary Award in Spellemannprisen[31], Spelleman Folk music Award[32], Peer Gynt Literary Award[33], Norwegian radio listeners' Society's prize[34], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Genre: visa[37]
- Record label: Kirkelig Kulturverksted[38], Philips Records[39]
- Discography: Erik Bye discography[40]
- Commons category: Erik Bye[41]
- Cause of death: cancer[42]
- Academic degree: Master of Arts[43]
- Family name: Bye[44]
- Given name: Erik[45]
- Manner of death: natural causes[46]
- Instrument: voice[47]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem?[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[49]
- Birth name: Erik Erikssøn Bye[50]
- Start of work period: 1958[51]
- End of work period: 2004[52]
Product Details
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Type: Person[53]
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Country: NO[54]
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Began / founded: 1926-03-01[55]
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Ended / dissolved: 2004-10-13[56]
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Genre(s): folk, visa[57]
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Community tags: folk, visa[58]
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MusicBrainz ID: 9ac42d66-d5b2-4951-89fc-fc40ce332e40[59]
Why It Matters
Erik Bye has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
FAQs
Where was Erik Bye born?
Erik Bye was born in Brooklyn[2].
Where did Erik Bye die?
Erik Bye passed away in Asker[4].
Who were Erik Bye's parents?
Erik Bye's father was Erik Ole Bye[13].
Who was Erik Bye married to?
Erik Bye's spouses include Tove Bye[14].
What did Erik Bye do for work?
Erik Bye worked as a journalist[5], ballad singer[6], actor[7], poet[8], and recording artist[9].
Where did Erik Bye go to school?
Erik Bye was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[21].
What awards did Erik Bye receive?
Honors received include Spellemann Award for male artist of the year[22], Cappelen Prize[23], Akershus fylkes kulturpris[24], and Fritt Ord Award[25].