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Johan Olsen

Danish vocalist, b. 1969 in Copenhagen. Primarily known as the lead vocalist of [a=Magtens Korridorer], but simoultaniously involved in various side-projects, one of them doing a ph.d in proteincrystallography and working as a scientist at University of Copenhagen. Among the sideprojects is the band "Crash Replay" including Magtens Korridorer bandmate [a=Niklas Schneidermann] and the group "Gangerpilt". Olsen's fondness of the schlager and busker tradition is heard in the duo [a=Pligten Kalder], with [a=Torben Steno], that does modern schlagers about death, love and resignation. Olsen's voice bears an obvious resemblance to that of [a=Kim Larsen] and Olsen occasionally has performed with a band covering the songs of Larsen and [a=Gasolin']. As guest vocalist, Olsen has appeared with [a=Volbeat] , with [a=Revoltage] and [a=Red Warszawa]. Olsen also has appeared as radio- and TV-host.