Kjetil Rolness

Kjetil Rolness (born 13 July 1961) is a Norwegian sociologist with main interest in taste sociology and pop cultural expressions.

[1][2] Born in Voss Municipality, he grew up in Bergen, Alta and Harstad.

[2] While originally a left-wing, Rolness has become known for critical views on political correctness.

[2][3] In music, Rolness is active as the lead vocalist alter ego Jens Pikenes in the campy band Penthouse Playboys.

[1] The band's Christmas concert at the Rockefeller Music Hall has become a popular tradition in Norwegian music life since 1995.