[4] Prior to serving in the Soviet Army,[3] he studied physical education at the University of Tartu.

[4] He started singing professionally in 1967,[1] playing solo gigs at the Kaseke restaurant in Tartu.

[5] He released dozens of records and over 600 songs over the span of his career;[6] predominantly dance music.

[7] In 2014, TV3 made a documentary about him named A Story about the Real Jörberg (Jutustus tõelisest Jörbergist),[8] directed by Antti Oolo.

[10] Also that year, Jörberg announced his retirement; his last major performances were at the 2018 Õllesummer and Haapsalu festivals.