A-ha guitarist and founder Paul Waaktaar turns 63

He remains mostly known as the founder and lead guitarist for the Norwegian 1980’s popular band A-ha who scored smash hits such as “Take on Me”

In 1986 A-ha became the first Norwegian band ever to peak to No.1 on the U.K music charts with “The Sun Always Shines On TV”

Released on December 16, 1985, “The Sun Always Shines On TV” was the third single taken from their debut album “Hunting High And Low” and is regarded as one of their finest songs and for some, far superior than “Take on Me”

A-ha’s keyboardist Mags Furuholmen turns 61 today

Mags Furuholmen is the fingers behind the distinctive A-ha synth sound that ruled part of the 1980’s pop scene with songs such as “Take On Me”. Today, the Norwegian musician and artist turns 61

“Take On Me” by A-ha reaches No.1 on U.S Hot 100 in 1985

It took two versions and three releases for the Norwegian band to deliver one of the most memorable 80’s hits, “Take On Me”, the success of the song was largely helped by the now iconic and innovative music video

A-ha’s Morten Harket turns 64 today

A-ha scored charts worldwide in 1985 with their hit “Take On Me” and Morten Harket’s distinctive vocals been described as “the greatest falsetto in the history of pop music EVER…”