| Lars Håvard Haugen | |
| Birth Date: | 29 November 1969 |
| Origin: | Ål i Hallingdal, Norway |
| Instrument: | Vocals Electric guitar Mandolin Lap steel guitar |
| Genre: | Country Progressive rock Blues Country pop Instrumental music |
| Occupation: | Guitarist Songwriter |
| Years Active: | 1981–present |
| Label: | Universal Music Group |
| Associated Acts: | Hellbillies The Respatexans |
Lars Håvard Haugen (born 29 November 1969) is a Norwegian guitarist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Through his virtuous playing, Haugen has gained a status as one of the greatest contemporary guitarists in Norway, and is best known as the lead guitarist in Hellbillies, where he plays alongside his brother and lead singer Aslag Haugen. He has also made a name for himself with the releases of his debut solo album, Six Strings and the Truth, which was well received by critics and guitarists around the world.[1] [2]
Besides playing, he has produced and co-produced music for many notable Norwegian acts including BigBang, Jonas Fjeld, Ole Paus and more.
Haugen has listed such names as Steve Morse and Dixie Dregs,[3] Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Jerry Donahue, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan as his influences.
See main article: Hellbillies discography.