1. Formation and Members
Life… But How to Live It? were a hardcore punk band formed in the summer of 1988 in Oslo, Norway. The lineup was Katja Benneche Osvold (vocals), Roger Andreassen (guitar), Tom Andreassen (bass), and Geir Petter “Dyret” Jenssen (drums). Their first show took place on October 22, 1988 at UFFA in Trondheim.
2. Musical Style and Characteristics
Based out of Oslo’s legendary Blitz squat, the band was one of the defining acts of the Norwegian hardcore scene of the era.
3. Discography
The band released the LP “Life, But How To Live It?” (1989), followed by “Day By Day” (1990) and “Ugly” (1992), along with a live recording, “Your Choice Live Series Vol.03” (1989).
4. Influence on Other Bands and Scenes
As part of the Blitz-centered Norwegian hardcore scene, members went on to continue playing in bands such as Captain Not Responsible, Drunk, and Danger!Man after the breakup, extending their influence on the scene.
5. Breakup and Reunion
The band played its final show at Kampen Verksted in Oslo on April 2, 1994. They held limited reunion shows in 2002 and 2008.
6. Current Reputation and Legacy
Life… But How to Live It? remain highly regarded among fans and collectors as one of the key bands of Norwegian hardcore punk.
7. Summary
From their formation in Oslo in 1988 to their breakup in 1994, Life… But How to Live It? left a lasting mark on the Norwegian hardcore punk scene.
