Stephen Ackles

Stephen Ackles (15 February 1966 – 28 September 2023) was a Norwegian vocalist, pianist, and songwriter who mainly played rock 'n' roll inspired by Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley. His mother, Bergliot Kittilsen, was Norwegian, and his father, Allan Dale Ackles was American.

Ackles worked with artists such as Sir Elton John, Carl Perkins, Tom Jones, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Little Richard, Waylon Jennings, Jerry Lee Lewis, Linda Gail Lewis, James Burton and Narvel Felts.

Ackles took part in the Norwegian finals of Melodi Grand Prix in 1992, 1996, and 1999.

Stephen Ackles died on 28 September 2023, at the age of 57.

Discography

Albums 1988 – Stephen Ackles and The Memphis News 1990 – I Ain't No Different Than You 1991 – If This Ain't Music 1992 – Hey You! 1993 – Rarities Vol. 1 1993 – Let's Keep the Night 1995 – One for the Moon 1996 – Rockin' My Life Away (Live Album) 1997 – Hungry for life 1999 – The Gospel According to... 2002 – I Believe 2005 – Stephen Ackles 2007 – The Presley Project 2013 – For More Than Only Tonight 2015 – The Confidence Game

Eurovision contributions 1992 – Det er lørdag og rock'n roll (It's Saturday and rock'n roll) 1996 – Jennina (Jennine) 1999 – Lost again