Rune Rudberg
Rune Rudberg is a Norwegian singer originating from Trøgstad in Østfold singing dansband music. He has a hectic live music career with more than 5000 concerts in Norway.
He is best known for his song "Ut mot havet" in 1988. The same titled album peaked VG-lista albums chart. He also took part on three occasions in Norwegian Melodi Grand Prix in a bid to represent Norway in Eurovision. The first was in Norway in the [Eurovision Song Contest 1989|MGP 1989] with "Vinger over Europa" failing to make it to Final 3. Twelve years later, he took part in Norway in the [Eurovision Song Contest 2001|MGP 2001] with the self-written and composed song "Without You". But he finished fifth failing to make to the Final 4 stage. In 2017, he participated again with his band in Norway in the Eurovision [Song Contest 2017|MGP 2017] with "Run Run Away", but failed to reach the Gold Final.
Besides his solo career, he was part of the dansband Scandinavia on and off. He was a member from 1990 to 1994, then for two years 1996 and 1997, and finally 2004–2005, when he left after news about his use of narcotics.
Discography
Albums
;Studio;Compilations
;Albums as part of Scandinavia dansband
- 1991: På oppforring
- 1992: Scandinavia 3
- 1993: ''Scandinavia 4''
Singles