Adolf Østbye, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Adolf Østbye

Norwegian musician

Date of Birth: 01-Feb-1868

Date of Death: 05-Sep-1907

Profession: singer

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Adolf Østbye (February 1868 – September 5, 1907) was a revue artist and barber who became the first Norwegian recording artist.
The earliest playable Norwegian phonograph cylinder dates from 1889. During the years 1889–1904, Østbye made a series of cylinders, announced "Østbye Record".
Several of these are made with cooperation with the Norwegian Pathé manager, William Farre.