About Reidar Bøe
Lived 1921 – 1969 (aged 48). Reidar Bøe was a Norwegian composer and singer.
Reidar Bøe (7 May 1921 – 9 August 1969) was a Norwegian singer and composer.
He was born in Bergen, and is known for his collaboration with Kurt Foss. He made his stage debut at Den nationale scene in 1939, and also participated in radio shows. Bøe and Foss made their record debut in 1947 with the song "Grønlandsvisa". The song "Blåveispiken", with lyrics by Arne Paasche Aasen, recorded in 1950 by Bøe and accompanied by Foss, sold more than 100,000 copies, and was frequently played in the radio show Ønskekonserten (listeners' choice).
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Who was Reidar Bøe?
Norwegian musician
When was Reidar Bøe born?
Reidar Bøe was born on 7 May 1921 in Bergen.
When did Reidar Bøe die?
Reidar Bøe died on 9 August 1969.
What was Reidar Bøe's occupation?
Reidar Bøe was a composer and singer.
What nationality was Reidar Bøe?
Reidar Bøe was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reidar Bøe. https://biography.guide/reidar-boe/
MLA: "Reidar Bøe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/reidar-boe/.
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