Kim Larsen
Kim Larsen | |
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Kim Larsen at the Nibe Festival in July 2009. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kim Mellius Flyvholm Larsen |
| Born | 23 October 1945 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | 30 September 2018 (aged 72) Odense, Denmark |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation | Singer/songwriter |
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| Years active | 1968-2018 |
Kim Mellius Flyvholm Larsen (23 October 1945 – 30 September 2018) was a Danish singer, songwriter, author, and guitarist. He began his musical career in 1968 after a brief period as an elementary school teacher and became known from 1969 as a member of the rock group Gasolin. During his time with Gasolin (which lasted until 1978), Larsen also released solo albums and records with his leisure band, which went by several names. After the disbandment of Gasolin, Larsen continued as a solo artist and band leader.