Benny Borg
Swedish-born Norwegian singer and composer
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Benny Borg (born 13 November 1945) is a Swedish-born Norwegian singer and composer.
Born13 November 1945
Gothenburg, Sweden
OccupationsSinger and composer
Spouse
Awards
- Spellemannprisen (1973)
- Herman Wildenvey Poetry Award (2004)
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| Born | 13 November 1945 Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Occupations | Singer and composer |
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He was born in Gothenburg, but moved to Norway in 1968, and was married to Norwegian singer and actress Kirsti Sparboe from 1972 to 1978. As a singer and musician, he is known for his collaboration with the Dizzie Tunes, and with Grethe Kausland. He won a Spellemannprisen award in 1973,[1] and represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1972. In 2004 he won the Herman Wildenvey Poetry Award.[2]
