Torstein Flakne

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Torstein Flakne
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Background information
Birth nameTorstein Flakne
Born (1960-12-17) December 17, 1960 (age 60)
Trondheim, Norway
Genres Hard rock, glam metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1977–present
Associated acts Stage Dolls, The Kids
Website stagedolls.com

Torstein Flakne (born December 17, 1960 in Trondheim, Norway) is a Norwegian singer and guitarist, best known for being the founder of the Norwegian rock band Stage Dolls. He is from Melhus and played in the band The Kids before founding Stage Dolls in 1985. [1]

Contents

Discography

Studio albums

  1. "All & Everything"
  2. "Walkaway"
  3. "Heart of a Woman"
  4. "The Only One"
  5. "Cryin' Over You"
  6. "Big Wheels"
  7. "It Won't Happen Here"
  8. "Divorcee"
  9. "Hallelujah Preachers"
  10. "The Waiting Kind"
  11. "Trouble"
  12. "Sweet Dreams"

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  1. Karoline Paulsen Årrestad and Henriette Louise Krogness (4 January 2010). "Stage Dolls med ny plate" (in Norwegian). NRK Trøndelag . Retrieved 15 March 2010.