Morten Harket is a Norwegian new‑wave vocalist best known as the frontman of synth‑pop band A‑ha, whose 1985 hit “Take on Me” remains an iconic pop anthem.
Early Days
He co‑founded A‑ha in 1982 with Paul Waaktaar and Magne Furuholmen, launching a career that would soon catapult him to international fame.
Fun Facts
Harket has released five solo albums, three of which topped Norway’s charts; he also performed with the group Soldier Blue and appeared on The Armstrong & Miller Show alongside Ben Miller.
Family Life
He was married to Camilla Malmquist Harket from 1989 until their divorce in 1998, and later dated Anne Mette Undlien and Inez Andersson. He is the father of two sons and three daughters.
Collaborations With
Beyond A‑ha, Harket has worked with Soldier Blue and made a guest appearance on The Armstrong & Miller Show with Ben Miller.