Paul Waaktaar-Savoy

Paul Waaktaar-Savoy
Waaktaar-Savoy performing in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Pål Gamst[1]
Born	(1961-09-06) 6 September 1961 (age 63)[1] Tonsenhagen, Norway[1]
Genres	Synth-pop new wave alternative rock
Occupations	Musician songwriter singer
Instruments	Guitar vocals
Years active	1976–present
Member of	a-ha Savoy
Formerly of	Bridges

Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (born Pål Gamst, 6 September 1961^[1]) is a Norwegian musician and songwriter. Waaktaar-Savoy is best known for his work as the main songwriter and guitarist in the Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha, which has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide. He has written or co-written most of the band's biggest hits, including "The Sun Always Shines on T.V.", "Hunting High and Low", "Take On Me", the 1987 James Bond theme "The Living Daylights" and the ballad "Summer Moved On". In addition, Waaktaar-Savoy is also a painter.

Waaktaar-Savoy was named Knights First Class of the Order of St. Olav by King Harald for his services to Norwegian music and his international success.