Happy birthday! Paul Waaktaar-Savoy turns 64 today
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A-ha guitarist Paul Waaktaar-Savoy is celebrating his 64th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.
Popular musician-songwriter Paul Waaktaar-Savoy has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 64th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Waaktaar-Savoy, a cultural icon
Born Pål Waaktaar Gamst in Oslo on September 6, 1961, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Norvegian history. Waaktaar-Savoy's not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Paul hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Paul Waaktaar-Savoy as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 64.
Happy Birthday, Paul, you're the best!
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