Pål Waaktaar

Pål Waaktaar

musician Norway

Pål Waaktaar is a Norwegian musician best known as the guitarist and songwriter for the iconic synth-pop band A-ha, famous for their hit 'Take On Me'. Alongside his bandmates, he has contributed significantly to the music scene since the 1980s, and he was knighted in Norway for his contributions to music. Waaktaar has remained a supportive figure for his bandmate Morten Harket, who recently shared his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

Born on Sep 06, 1961 (63 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
28,204
Power
1,122$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 28,204 $2,700,000 1,122$
Totals 1 67,886,011 28,204 $2,700,000 1,122$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Harket was knighted in Norway in 1992 - along with his A-ha bandmates Pål Waaktaar and Mags Furuholmen. 5

BBC: A-ha star Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson's disease