Bjarne Liller

Bjarne Bent Rønne Pedersen, known as Bjarne Liller, and born on September 25, 1935, in Vesterbro, Copenhagen, was a musician and jazz and folk singer. He started his career with Papa Bue's Viking Jazz Band in 1956, playing banjo and singing, and contributed to around 30 records during his time with the group. Liller also had a successful solo career in pop music, collaborating with John Mogensen and achieving a gold record for "Billet-Mærke (Ensom dame 40 år)" (1979). He finished second at the 1979 Dansk Melodi Grand Prix with Grethe Ingmann, performing "Alt er skønt" . Liller appeared in three Danish films. He remained active until his death on September 6, 1993.