Bobben Hagerup


Bobben Hagerup was a Norwegian jazz drummer.

Personal life

Hagerup was born in Trondheim on 3 December 1911, to Einar Hagerup and Martha Fossum. He married Berna Kristensen in 1944.

Career

A professional from 1928, Hagerup joined Theaterkafeens orkester in Trondheim at age 17, and played with various orchestras in Trondheim. From 1934 he was based in Oslo, a member of Pete Iwers' orchestra, also with engagements in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Switzerland. He made his album debut in 1939, and from 1939 was assigned with Øivind Bergh's orchestra, eventually as part of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.
His books include Trommeteknikk, and Trommeslageren from 1946.
Hagerup died in Larvik on 4 July 1992.