Group Members | : | Grethe Nilsen Benny Borg |
Nationality | : | Norwegian-Swedish |
National Finals | : | Melodi Grand Prix 1972 |
ESC Entries | : | Småting (1972) |
Website | : | Facebook/Benny |
Biography
Grethe Kausland was a Norwegian singer, performer and actress. As a child star she was one of Norway’s most popular singers (her debut single “Teddyen min” from 1955, sold more than 100 000 records), and she participated in several films as a child. She represented Norway in the European Song Contest 1972 with Benny Borg. From 1973 she performed regularly with the entertaining group Dizzie Tunes. She was awarded with the “Spellemannprisen” 1978 for the album “A Taste of Grethe Kausland“, and “Leonardstatuetten” 1991 for her achievements on the revue scene.
She died from lung cancer on November 16, 2007 , aged 60
Benny Borg is a Swedish singer and composer. He moved to Norway in 1968. He is known for his cooperation with the Dizzie Tunes, and with Grethe Kausland. He won a Spellemannprisen award in 1973, and represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1972 . In 2004 he won the Herman Wildenvey Poetry Award.