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Morten Veland, Norwegian guitarist and songwriter
Morten Veland (born 4 December 1977) is a Norwegian musician. He is one of the founding members of the gothic metal band Tristania and the founding member of Sirenia and Mortemia. At the age of 14, Veland began saving to buy his first electric guitar. In 1995, he co-founded Tristania, and at age 19 signed his first record deal.
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Morten Veland was born in 1977. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1977 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | $0.62 | $3.45/gal |
| Average home | $49,300 | $435,000 |
| Average income | $16,009 | $67,500 |
| Minimum wage | $2.30 | $7.25/hr (federal) |
| Movie ticket | $2.23 | $11.95 |
| Postage stamp | $0.13 | $0.73 |
| Population | 220.2M | 341 million |
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