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Torstein Lofthus

About Me

I am a norwegian drummer situated in Oslo. I am 31 years old, and have been playing drums since I was 10. Originaly from Øystese in Hardanger, but moved to Oslo when I was 19. Member of these bands: Shining,elephant9,Chrome Hill,Håvard Stubø trio,Jon Eberson trio,Morten Halle Quartet,Jørn Øien trio. Work on a regular basis for these artists: Maria Mena,Maria Solheim,Torun Eriksen. In addition to this I do a lot of freelance work on records and live. Some of the artists I..ve been lucky enough to work for includes: Marit Larsen, Silje Nergaard,Beady Belle,Eivind Aarseth,Noora Noor,Solveig Slettahjell,Bertine Zetlitz,Kurt Nilsen,Rockettothesky etc...

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 07/11/2006
Band Website: www.shining.no
Influences: First and foremost: Chuck Norris. Then, in random order: Kiss,Led Zeppelin,Deep purple,AC/DC,Miles Davis,Atomic,Jon Eberson,The Beatles,Stevie Wonder,Donny Hathaway,Any Motown record,Chick Corea,Keith jarret,Steely Dan,Frank Zappa,John Coltrane,Paul Simon,Prince,Sheryl Crow,Sting,Weather Report, etc....Drummers: Tony Williams,Abe Laboriel Jr,Vinnie Colaiuta,Dave Weckl,Jack DeJohnette,Steve Gadd,Jeff Porcaro,Steve Jordan,Bernard Purdie,Zigaboo Modeliste,Per Lindvall,John Bonham,Ian Paice,Mitch Mitchelle,Rune Arnesen,Jon Christensen,Per Oddvar Johansen,PÃ¥l Nillsen Love,Jarle Vespestad,Andreas Bye,Anders Engen,Gunnar Augland,Lage Myrberget,Karl Oluf Wennerberg etc....
Sounds Like:SHINING plays King Crimson - 21st Century Schizoid Man

Add to My Profile | More VideosShining live in Oslo - REDRUM

Add to My Profile | More VideosShining live in Oslo - Hell's Bells

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Record Label: Rune Gramofon

My Blog

Some reviews of elephant9 "dodovoodoo"

Allmusic.comhttp://www.almostcool.org/mr/podcasts/2008/20080 626_dodovoodoo.m4aamazonexperimusicragazzihttp://nrk.no/p3/a rticle/page/view/1.5845537kulturonettavisenmicDagbladethttp: //oslopuls.no/musikk...
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