Bubbi Morthens (full name Ásbjörn Kristinsson Morthens; born 6 June 1956)[1] is an Icelandic singer and songwriter.[2] Aside from a lengthy solo career, he has been a member of such Icelandic bands as Utangarðsmenn and Egó.[3]
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Birth name | Ásbjörn Kristinsson Morthens |
Born | 6 June 1956 |
Origin | Reykjavík, Iceland |
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Years active | 1979–present |
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Website | bubbi |
Bubbi was born in Reykjavík to a Danish mother and a half-Norwegian, half-Icelandic father.[3] Bubbi is a common nickname for Ásbjörn.
He developed a strong addiction to cocaine and alcohol in his youth,[4] and later in life he became an advocate for sobriety and addiction prevention.[4] In 2018, he published the poetry book Rof about the sexual abuse he was a victim of as a child.[5]
In 1973 (at the age of 17), Bubbi became a migrant worker.[3]
In 2004, the documentary Blindsker about the life of Bubbi was released.[6]
In 2020, a musical based on the life of Bubbi, named Níu líf ("Nine Lives") was shown in Reykjavík City Theatre.[7]
Discography of Egó (1982–1984, 2001, 2009–present):
Discography of Bubbi Morthens and Dimma
• 2015 - Bubbi & Dimma
• 2016 - Minnismerki
Discography of Bubbi Morthens and Spaðadrottningarnar
• 2015 - 18 konur