The Monroes

There are three bands called the Monroes.


One are a Norwegian pop band.They first started out in 1982.The members were Lage Fossheim(singer)and Eivind Rølles(percussion and backing vocals). Their first huge hit, 'Sunday People',sold 130 000 copies in Norway.'Cheerio' became even more popular, it sold 250 000 copies.

There first release, 'Sunday People' reached Number 1 in the Norwegian charts in 1983 and stayed there for 7 weeks.

Subsequent releases showed there staying power for well over a decade.

'On the Bus' reached Number 3 for 1 week in 1984.

'Cheerio' reached Number 1 for 7 weeks in 1985.

'I call it Love' peaked at Number 3 for 1 week in 1987.

The Band split in 1987 citing "being exhausted from 5 years of constant gigs and recording" but reformed in 1993 to land yet another hit 'Just Another Normal Day' that reached Number 2 for 1 week in the Norwegian charts.

From 1983 - 1993 the duo also released 5 albums to critical and chart success starting with 'Sunday People' and 'Face Another Day' both of which reached Number 1 in the album charts in '83 and '85 respectively.

'Everything's Forgiven' and 'Long Way Home' reached Number 5 in the album charts in '87 and '93. There greatest Hits album 'Absolute Monroes' also peaked at Number 11 in the album charts in 1993.

The Monroes still tour to this day (2008) and can often be seen in free venues around Norway.


The second is a Norwich based indie/punk group consisting of Jamie Delaney (vocals and guitar), David Jarmy (bass and vocals) and Lenny Rout (drums and vocals). They were first noticed nationally after winning a spot supporting The View at their gig at the UEA LCR.


The third is a new wave pop band from San Diego consisting of Eric Denton (keyboards), Bob "Monroe" Davis (bass), Jesus Ortiz (vocals), Rusty Jones (guitar), Jonnie Gilstrap (drums). They released a self-titled e.p. in 1982, and are best known for the song "What Do All The People Know?"