Steinar Albrigtsen

About

Born in Hammerfest, Norway on January 4, 1957, but grew up in Tromsdalen, Tromsø. Debuted on stage with Jørn Hoel at age 15. He used most of his time in the 80's and 90's to establish himself musically. He visited the whole country as a street musician, additional studio artist, TV-Performances and tours before he debuted under his own name in 1990 with the album "Alone To Long", which sold 180000 copies and was awarded a Spellemannspris for best country album.

His actual debut as a recording artist came in 1985 under the name Stoney Albright with the album "Stoney Plays the Blues", released on cassette only. This album is being reissued on CD in 2022.

He is now a well respected guitarist and country & roots musician.

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