Knutsen og Ludvigsen

I just found out about the death of a childhood "friend", an entertainer and artist by the name of Gustav Lorentzen. He was one half of the duo Knutsen and Ludvigsen, with hits such as "Juba Juba", "Kanskje kommer Kongen", "Matpakkevise" and many others. This duo entertained, taught and inspired entire generations with their songs and shows. Many of which are still popular today.

Gustav Lorentzen released a total of 17 discs. Both as one half of Knutsen and Ludvigsen, and as a solo performer. He was an avid fighter and advocate for children, working with psychologists to help children of refugees traumatized by war and terror.

According to newsagents, the beloved comedian and entertainer died of cardiac arrest during an orienteering event outside Bergen Wednesday night.

From BergensAvisen: "Lorentzen was a vocalist, guitarist, composer, writer and presenter. He was best known as a musician, but was also an ambassador for UNICEF, the author of twelve books and a persistent proponent of culture to children."

- Gustav Lorentzen was one of the finest songwriters in popsjangeren. He did so much to raise the status of music for children, "said coordinator Audun Molde at the Nordic Institute for Stage and Studio, and author of Wow! Popular Music History, to Aftenposten.no.

music is alive and well.