The Previous Icon Was Kim Carnes
He, the charismatic Norwegian frontman, soared to fame in 1985 with a groundbreaking synth-pop track whose innovative rotoscoped video won multiple MTV awards. His soaring falsetto and brooding looks made him a global teen idol, while the catchy keyboard riff defined the decade’s sound. The band’s debut sold millions, with more hits and even a Bond theme. After the 80s peak and a breakup, he pursued solo work at home. The song lives on in memes, but he stays a heartthrob for those who taped it off the radio.
Can you name this Norwegian falsetto star?
