Hank von Hell

Hank von Hell
Hank von Hell at Coachella 2009
Hank von Hell at Coachella 2009
Background information
Birth nameHans Erik Dyvik Husby
Also known as
  • Hank von Helvete
  • Hank
  • Hertugen
  • Herr Tugen
  • Hertis
Born(1972-06-15)15 June 1972
Vestvågøy Municipality, Norway[1]
Died19 November 2021(2021-11-19) (aged 49)
Slottsparken, Oslo, Norway
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active1992–2021
Formerly of

Hans-Erik Dyvik Husby (15 June 1972 – 19 November 2021), also known as Hank von Helvete in Norway and Hank von Hell internationally, was a Norwegian singer best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Turbonegro.[2][3] He was a member of Turbonegro from 1993 to 2010, appearing on six studio albums with the band, and later embarked on a solo career.[4][5]

Described as "a charismatic frontman who equally channeled humor and vulnerability", he died on 19 November 2021, at the age of 49.[6]

  1. ^ "Hank von Hell's profile". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  2. ^ Turbo charged Sydney Morning Herald – 3 October 2003
  3. ^ Turbonegro Bring Boners Back to Times Square – Vulture. Nymag.com (26 September 2007). Retrieved on 29 June 2011.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference :1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "Hans-Erik Dyvik Husby (1972 – 2021): Han gjorde norsk rock farlig". www.aftenposten.no (in Norwegian Bokmål). 19 November 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  6. ^ Eggertsen, Chris (23 November 2021). "Hank Von Hell, Former Lead Singer for Norwegian 'Deathpunk' Band Turbonegro, Dies at 49". Billboard. Retrieved 15 May 2024.