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Stefán Hilmarsson, lead singer of Sálin hans Jóns míns
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Background information | |
Origin | Reykjavík, Iceland |
Genres | Rock |
Years active | 1988-present |
Members | Stefán Hilmarsson Guðmundur Jónsson Friðrik Sturluson Jens Hansson Jóhann Hjörleifsson |
Past members | Rafn Jónsson (1988-1989) Harald Þorsteinsson (1988-1989) |
Sálin hans Jóns míns sometimes abbreviated to just Sálin is an Icelandic rock band established in Reykjavík by Guðmundur Jónsson, Jón Ólafsson and Stefán Hilmarsson. Soon Rafn Jónsson and Harald Þorsteinsson joined for their inaugural year. The band held its first concert in March 1988 considered the year of establishment. In 1989, Rafn Jónsson and Harald Þorsteinsson were replaced by Friðrik Sturluson and Jens Hansson as permanent members.
The name is based on Icelandic popular legend of the same name Sálin hans Jóns míns written by Icelandic poet Davíð Stefánsson.
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