Gústav Haukur Morthens (17 May 1924 – 13 October 1992) was an Icelandic singer. He was one of the most beloved singers in Iceland in the second half of the 20th century.[1][2][3] He began his singing career at Góðtemplarahúsið in 1944 before performing with several bands over the next years.[1]
Haukur Morthens | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 May 1924 Reykjavík, Kingdom of Iceland |
| Died | 13 October 1992 (aged 68) |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Labels | Faxafón Fálkinn HSH SG-hljómplötur Steinar |
Haukur formed his own band in 1958 and then sang with it for the longest time. He went on singing tours to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, England, the Soviet Union, Canada, the United States and Austria and won prizes and recognition in several song competitions abroad.[1][4]
Personal life
editHaukur was born at Þórsgata in Reykjavík, the son of Edvard Morthens, a Norwegian, and Rósa Guðbrandsdóttir. He had eight siblings.[5] He was married to Ragnheiður Magnúsdóttir with whom had three children.[6]
Haukur died on 13 October 1992 after prolonged illness.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Árni Matthíasson (16 May 1994). "Til eru fræ". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). p. 10B. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ Ársæll Másson (17 May 1994). "Minningartónleikar um Hauk Morthens". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). p. 25. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Haukur Morthens". RÚV (in Icelandic). 28 May 2012. Archived from the original on 1 July 2012. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ Jónas Jónasson (1993). Til eru fræ : Haukur Morthens - saga söngvara og séntilmanns (in Icelandic). Fróði. ISBN 9979802154.
- ^ "Merkir Íslendingar - Haukur Morthens". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). 17 May 2012. p. 31. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Riddarinn féll fyrir síldarstelpu". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 6 November 1993. pp. 24–25. Retrieved 7 May 2021.