Erik Bye
Erik Bye was a Norwegian-American folk singer and journalist born in 1926. After
serving in the Norwegian resistance during World War II, Bye worked as a
reporter for the Associated Press and the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation.
Their debut album, Vi Går Ombord (1960), was followed by Erik Bye Synger
Skjæraasen (1966). Bye released the albums Jeg Vet en Vind (1972) and Gammel Er
Min Fjord (1974). Bye supported the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue and helped
fund the rescue ship Skomvær II (1960). Bye was appointed a Knight, 1st Class in
the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav (1...
