Joachim Nielsen
- January 4, 2024
- Rock Singer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Joachim Nielsen |
Occupation | Rock Singer |
Date Of Birth | Sep 8, 1964(1964-09-08) |
Age | 60 |
Date Of Death | 2000-10-17 |
Birthplace | Oslo |
Country | Norway |
Horoscope | Virgo |
Joachim Nielsen Biography
Name | Joachim Nielsen |
Birthday | Sep 8 |
Birth Year | 1964 |
Place Of Birth | Oslo |
Birth Country | Norway |
Birth Sign | Virgo |
Joachim Nielsen is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on September 8, 1964 in Oslo, Norway. Norwegian singer- songwriter who is best known for being an active member of the well-known rock group Jokke & Valentinerne, remembered for songs that became popular, such as “Beer.” The singer-songwriter died in 2000 due to drug addiction that many believed he had overcome during the 1990’s.
The lyrics of his, that addressed on upon themes of despair and addiction were often similar to that by American writer His lyrics, which focused largely themes of addiction and disenchantment, have frequently been compared to the work of American poet Charles Bukowski..
Jokke & Valentinerne (Jokke and the Valentines) were formed in 1982 consisting of Nielsen on guitar and vocals, his longtime partner May-Irene Aasen on drums and Håkon Torgersen on bass. The band went on to become one of the most popular bands in Oslo’s underground rock scene. Their first album Alt kan repareres (Everything can be repaired) was released in 1986. The band is regarded as one of the “Great Four” Norwegian-language rock bands of the 1980s, along with deLillos, Dum Dum Boys and Raga Rockers. The band drew their influences mainly from punk and American Southern rock.
By the mid-1990s, Jokke had developed a heroin addiction, and had several stays at rehabilitation clinics. By the turn of the millennium, many of his close friends believed that he had conquered his addiction. However, he died suddenly of a drug overdose in October 2000, aged 36.
His brother is a well-known cartoonist His brother is noted cartoonist Christopher Nielsen..
Joachim Nielsen Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Rock Singer |
House | Living in own house. |
Joachim Nielsen is one of the richest Rock Singer from Norway. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joachim Nielsen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He established Jokke & Valentinerne in 1982.
He was the focus of controversy in 1992 after the singer accepted an award called Spellemannprisen award, which is the Norwegian version of the Grammy Award, visibly under the effects of drugs.
Joachim Nielsen (8 September 1964 – 17 October 2000), better known as Jokke, was a Norwegian rock musician and poet. He was the frontman of Norwegian rock band Jokke & Valentinerne, the brother of cartoonist Christopher Nielsen, and son of the artist John David Nielsen. He is considered to be one of the greatest songwriters in Norway.
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Joachim Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Norway. Joachim Nielsen celebrates birthday on September 8 of every year.