Vilhjálmur Vilhjálmsson (singer)
Icelandic singer (1945-1978)
Vilhjálmur Hólmar Vilhjálmsson (11 April 1945 – 28 March 1978) often called Villi Vill was an Icelandic musician and singer. Vilhjálmur was the brother of the popular Icelandic singer Henný Eldey Vilhjálmsdóttir, better known by her stage name Elly Vilhjálms. Vilhjálmur was known for having a soft voice, perfectly suitable for the popular music at that time in Iceland.
Early life
Vilhjálmur was born on 11 April 1945 to a musical family. His father and sister were both considered successful musicians. His father's name was Vilhjálmur Hinrik Ívarsson and his mother's name was Hólmfríður Magnúsdóttir. Vilhjálmur was born and raised in Merkines, close to the international airport, KEF, in Reykjanes, the peninsula south and west of Reykjavik. Vilhjálmur was the youngest of five siblings. He was often called by his middle name, Hólmar, during childhood. Vilhjálmur did not have much belief in his own musical talent and did not think his path lay in that direction.
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