Morten Harket

Morten Harket (born 14 September 1959) is a Norwegian vocalist and musician. He was named Knights First Class of the Order of St. Olav by King Harald for his services to Norwegian music and his international success. He is best known as the lead singer of the synthpop/rock band a-ha, which has released 10 studio albums to date and topped the charts internationally after their breakthrough hit "Take On Me" in 1985. a-ha temporarily disbanded in 2010 after they played their 'last' gig in Oslo.

In 2015, after each member pursued his own artistic path, a-ha reunited to produce a new album, Cast in Steel, and perform a world tour, kicking off at Rock in Rio in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 27 September 2015. Harket has also released six solo albums. Before joining a-ha in 1982, Harket had appeared on the Oslo club scene as the singer for blues outfit Souldier Blue.