Morten Skaget Explained

Background:non_vocal_instrumentalist
Instrument:Bass guitar, keyboard, synthesizer, vocals
Morten Skaget
Alias:Morty Black
Birth Date:12 August 1960
Birth Place:Trondheim, Norway
Genre:Hard rock, glam metal
Associated Acts:TNT, Vagabond, Jørn Lande, Åge Aleksandersen
Years Active:1983–present

Morten Skaget (born on 12 August 1960 in Trondheim, Norway), most commonly known by his former stage name Morty Black, is a bassist best known for playing with international bands like JORN, Ken Hensley, Terje Rypdal and TNT.[1] He has also played for many famous Norwegian artists and has also been a bassist for Mariah Carey. He also plays drums and once played the ride cymbal in the TNT song "Seven Seas". Away from music he is the father of four children. His stepson, Ståle Stiil, was the first rapper to sing lyrics in Norwegian with his album Yo! in 1992.

Discography

TNT

Vagabond

JORN

Tony Mills

Stargazer

Northward

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.metal-rules.com/interviews/TNT-August2004.htm TNT's Morty Black Interview by Keith McDonald.