Just 4 Fun were the Norwegian entry that placed 17th in Eurovision 1991. The group disbanded after releasing 2 singles in 1991, however the four members went on to forge successful and life long careers in music. Below is a summary of their achievements.
Hanne Krogh-Sundbo represented Norway in 1971 in the winning Group “Bobbysocks”, and then in 1985 and finally in 1991. She is a singer, songwriter and actress. She has recorded 13 albums, won numerous Norwegian Grammy awards, and the prestigious Peer Gynt Prize that is awarded annually to a prominent Norwegian who has distinguished themselves in the public realm. She was a performer and a presenter in the 2005 TV spectacle “50 years of Eurovision” and in 2015 her “World of Music” show toured Norway to sold out venues. She now directs her energy and financial resources to improving Women's Rights and is an campaigner for raising awareness of Domestic Violence in Norway. As an aside- her son was the European Poker Champion!
Eirikur Hawksson ( aka Eric Hawk) is an Icelandic heavy metal artist who was co-opted to represent Norway “Just 4 Fun” in 1991. He has been involved in ESC participation for Iceland in 1986, Norway 1991, and finally Iceland in 2007 (Valentine Lost) He achieved much success with the heavy metal group “Artch” and produced 3 albums with them, then went on to be a backing vocalist for Wig Wam. Later he became the lead vocalist for Ken Hensley ( of Uriah Heep fame) in the band “Live Fire”. In 2001 he performed in the Queen Tribute show ( Freddy Mercury fame) and now he does vocals, electric and acoustic guitars for the 5 member Progressive Rock band “Magic Pie”. This band tours extensively at Festivals and concerts in Europe, UK, US, Canada and Mexico. He is a member of the Board of Eurovision Nordic Nations where he consults and advises on artist and song selection.
Marianne Antonsen is a well known R&B, Soul and Rock artist living in Norway. She has released 4 solo albums and 2 singles from 1992-2000 and is a contributor to numerous compilations including some for Walt Disney Productions, including “The Lion King”. In 2005 she became a member of the rock group “Queen Bees” and had success with the album “From the Fountain”. She continues to be a guest artist at festivals and concerts including the popular “Sommersjel” and does her annual A Soulful Christmas Concert in Fredrikstad Church since 1997. In 2017 she married Henning Friise ( soccer player) and she was soon after diagnosed with a brain tumor and faced surgery and a slow recovery to full health and singing. She is an Animal Rights campaigner.
Jan Groth followed his ESC career into the Christian Rock scene ( he was raised in a Pentecostal family) and performed in Churches and conventions in Norway. In 2007 he made an album to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Pentecostal Church in Norway. Sadly, he died in 2014 from throat cancer. Hanne Krogh described Jan as ”totally honest ... and had his ambition been ruled by desire for fame and position, he would have achieved it, but he always burned for a very different message”.