Biography
The Getaway People is an alternative pop/rock band from Stavanger, Norway that mixed various styles like hip-hop, lo-fi, surf rock and blues to create their own special style and sound.
They formed in 1994 releasing their self-titled debut album, The Getaway People, in the US in 1998. This was followed by a long US tour that influenced their second album, Turnpike Diaries, both lyrically and musically.
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The band split up in 2002, canceling their deal with Columbia Records. The lead singer, Ottestad, has since released a solo album, Ottestad, which was somewhat successful in Norway.
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