Adolf Østbye

Musical Artist

1868 – 1907

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Who was Adolf Østbye?

Adolf Østbye was a revue artist and barber who became the first Norwegian recording artist. The earliest playable Norwegian phonograph cylinder dates from 1889.

During the years 1889 - 1904, Østbye made a series of cylinders, announced "Østbye Record". Several of these are made with cooperation with the Norwegian Pathé manager, William Farre.

A rare 1906/07 Ekko record from Østbye.

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Born
Feb 1, 1868
Also known as
  • Østbye, Adolf
Died
Sep 5, 1907

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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