Background
Born in Voss, he grew up in Bergen, Alta and Harstad.
musician singer sociologist writer
Born in Voss, he grew up in Bergen, Alta and Harstad.
He is active as a social commentator, writes as a columnist for Dagbladet, and has written several books In music, Rolness is active as the persona Jens Pikenes in the glam rock band Penthouse Playboys. The band"s Christmas concert at the Rockefeller Music Hall has become a fixed tradition in Norwegian music life.
While originally a left-wing radical, Rolness has become known for his critical views on feminism and political correctness.