◇ image via WikipediaKim Larsen
Kim Larsen is an act on the Starverb influence map. Their sound grew out of Gasolin' and The Beatles. Those roots explain a lot about how Kim Larsen arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as Thomas Helmig, C.V. Jørgensen, Nephew, Sort Sol and Dizzy Mizz Lizzy, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into Nephew, Magtens Korridorer, Tim Christensen and Burhan G, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 16 connections around Kim Larsen, reaching back through Gasolin' and forward to Nephew. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Background
Kim Mellius Flyvholm Larsen was a Danish singer, songwriter, author, and guitarist. He began his musical career in 1968 after a brief period as an elementary school teacher and became known from 1969 as a member of the rock group Gasolin. During his time with Gasolin, Larsen also released solo albums and records with his leisure band, which went by several names. After the disbandment of Gasolin, Larsen continued as a solo artist and band leader.
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Kim Larsen connections
Kim Larsen grew out of Gasolin' and The Beatles, shares an orbit with Thomas Helmig, C.V. Jørgensen, Nephew and Sort Sol, went on to shape Nephew, Magtens Korridorer, Tim Christensen and Burhan G. 16 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
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