Trond Svendsens love for American music in all shapes and styles goes decades back. After teaming up with guitarist and musical bloodbrother Lars Linkas, Trond startet to write his own songs. Trond grew up listening to everything from George Jones and Johnny Cash to Bruce Springsteen. In 2015, Trond Svendsen teamed up with musicians Vidar Tyriberget (bass), Magnus Østvang (organ/piano) and Tommy Kristiansen (drums). The band is called Tuxedo, and their first record is done old school on analog tape at Memphis bound Studio in hometown of Hamar, Norway.