Born: 1958
Location: Australia
Ollie Olsen is an Australian multi-instrumentalist, composer and sound designer. He has performed, recorded and produced rock, electronic and experimental music since the mid-1970s. His post punk groups included Whirlywirld (1978–80), Orchestra of Skin and Bone (1984–86) and No (1987–89). Olsen joined with Michael Hutchence (of INXS) to form a short-term band, Max Q, which issued an album in 1989. He co-founded the alternative electronic music record label Psy-Harmonics with Andrew Till in 1993. In 2014 he formed Taipan Tiger Girls.
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Olsen passed away "peacefully" by his wife Jayne's side.
The 66-year-old musician’s health has “significantly declined” in recent years, with a diagnosis of a terminal neurodegenerative disease necessitating full-time care.
Iconic musician Ollie Olsen and legendary music youth organisation The Push will be inducted into the Hall Of Fame for their impact on the Victorian music scene.
Ollie Olsen will bring a whirlwind of archive footage and promote some of his favourite acts when he takes over 'rage'.