Allan Olsen
Allan Olsen, born on March 18, 1956, in Grønholt, Vendsyssel, Denmark, is a folk
rock musician and singer-songwriter. Inspired by bands like The Who, The Rolling
Stones, and The Kinks, Olsen began his musical journey in the 1970s, initially
performing in the outskirts of Denmark with a style influenced by Bob Dylan,
Bert Jansch, and Randy Newman. In 1983, he joined Dalton, a supergroup trio
featuring Lars Lilholt and Johnny Madsen. Olsen signed his first record contract
in 1989, releasing his debut album Norlan the same year, which blended British
and American rock with lyrical s...
