Career
With his rough voice and frank and direct language he formed a rare link between traditional popular and the folk song, alternating between direct criticism of society, simple love songs and reflections from the public milieu that he knew so well. Several of his songs are still well known today, for example Der er noget galt i Danmark, Så længe jeg lever, and Fut i fejemøjet. After his early death he was almost a cult figure to many enthusiasts, his songs have been re-issued and even a musical based upon his daily life went on for several years.