About Jan Høiland
Lived 1939 – 2017 (aged 78). Jan Høiland was a Norwegian singer and recording artist.
Jan Høiland (6 February 1939, Stavanger, Norway – 7 June 2017, Sweden) was a Norwegian singer, who lived for many years in Harstad. The song "Tiotusen röda rosor" by Thore Skogman was Høiland's biggest hit. He scored several chart successes in Norway.
Accompanied by Finn Våland on piano, he made his debut at Cafe Inger in Stavanger in 1957, followed by his record debut "Det vil komme av seg selv"/"Dormi-dormi-dormi" (1958), on Columbia.
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Who was Jan Høiland?
Norwegian singer (1939–2017)
When was Jan Høiland born?
Jan Høiland was born on 6 February 1939 in Stavanger.
When did Jan Høiland die?
Jan Høiland died on 7 June 2017 in Sweden.
What was Jan Høiland's occupation?
Jan Høiland was a singer and recording artist.
What nationality was Jan Høiland?
Jan Høiland was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Høiland. https://biography.guide/jan-hoiland/
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