The Norwegians Bio
The Norwegians were Gary Hood, Richard McDowell, Daryl Ball, Aaron Blair, Paul Bennett, A popular 5 piece post punk power pop outfit from Co. Antrim.
The Norwegians featured on a few music compilations as well as their own album Turn It On, partly recorded at the famous Windmill Lane studios in Dublin.
With their exciting mix of energetic originals and covers the band were a big favourite on the N. Irish live music circuit and beyond. In 1993 the band completed a successful 15 date US tour before parting company in 1994. A couple of years later Aaron and Daryl came together again and formed Stripped who continue to play and record together over 20 years later.
There are now plans to reissue some of The Norwegians music as well as the possibility of new recordings in the future.
You can keep up to date with news via the bands Facebook page. The Norwegians - Facebook