Kim Larsen Biography: Wives, Children, Age, Height, Net Worth, Songs, Parents, Albums

Kim Mellius Flyvholm Larsen, professionally known as Kim Larsen, is a Danish Singer, Songwriter, Author, and Guitarist.

He co-founded the legendary band Gasolin’ in 1969, leading the group to seven groundbreaking albums that fused rock, folk, and Danish lyrics into a sound that still echoes through the nation.

After Gasolin’s breakup in 1978, Larsen launched a monumental solo career that produced more than 30 albums, countless sold-out tours, and timeless anthems like “Papirsklip,” “Midt om Natten,” and “Kvinde Min.”

Until his death in 2018, he remained Denmark’s undisputed people’s singer, a cultural institution whose music continues to soundtrack everyday life from street festivals to royal celebrations.

Profile

• Full Name: Kim Mellius Flyvholm Larsen
• Stage Name: Kim Larsen
• Born: October 23, 1945
• Died: September 30, 2018 (aged 72)
• Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Author, Guitarist
• Height: 1.76m
• Parents: Mr. Larsen and Mrs. Larsen
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Hanne Qvist Larsen (m. 1973–1994), Liselotte Kløvborg Larsen (m. 2001–2018)
• Children: Hjalmer Larsen, Luis Larsen, Sylvester Larsen, Molly Larsen, Alice Eva Larsen, Pelle Larsen
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $20 million

Early Life and Education

Kim Mellius Flyvholm Larsen was born on October 23, 1945, in Vesterbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark, to parents referred to as Mr. Larsen and Mrs. Larsen.

Details about him having any siblings remain unknown.

He trained briefly as an elementary school teacher at Seminarius in the late 1960s, even working a short stint in the classroom, but the pull of rock ‘n’ roll proved irresistible.

By 1968 he had ditched lesson plans for guitar strings, busking on Copenhagen streets and playing in small bands before co-founding Gasolin’ the following year.

He is of Danish descent, though his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Kim Larsen burst onto the Danish scene in 1969 as the frontman of Gasolin’, a band that revolutionized Scandinavian rock with its blend of raw energy, poetic Danish lyrics, and influences ranging from The Beatles to traditional folk.

Over nine years and seven studio albums—including classics like Gasolin’ 3 (1973), Gør det Noget (1977), and the live masterpiece Live Sådan (1976)—the group sold millions, toured relentlessly, and became cultural heroes.

When Gasolin’ disbanded in 1978 at the peak of their fame, Larsen launched a solo career that surpassed even the band’s success, releasing his debut Værsgo the same year and never looking back.

His solo catalog became a cornerstone of Danish music: albums like 231045-0637 (1979), Midt om Natten (1983), and Forklaedt som Voksen (1986) produced generations of sing-along classics.

Larsen formed Kim Larsen & Bellami in the 1980s, then Kim Larsen & Kjukken in 1995, selling out stadiums well into his seventies.

He authored several books, including autobiographical works and children’s stories, and received countless awards, including multiple Danish Grammys and the title of Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog.

Even cancer could not silence him—he played his final concert just months before his death.

Kim Larsen left behind a catalog of over 400 registered songs, many now considered national treasures.

His music continues to dominate Danish radio, festivals, and family gatherings, while his influence on younger artists—from Nephew to Lukas Graham—remains profound.

Denmark lost its greatest musical son in 2018, yet his voice lives on in every corner of the country he so vividly sang about.

Social Media

Kim Larsen does not have any active social media accounts.

Personal Life

Kim Larsen was married twice, married his first wife, Hanne Qvist, in 1973; the couple had four children—Hjalmer, Luis, Sylvester, and Molly—before divorcing in 1994.

In 2001 he married Liselotte Kløvborg, with whom he had two more children, Alice Eva and Pelle.

He lived quietly in Odense with Liselotte during his final years, cherishing family, sailing, and simple pleasures despite his superstar status.

Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, he fought publicly and privately until passing away peacefully at home on September 30, 2018, surrounded by loved ones.

Discography

• Gasolin’ – Gasolin’ 3 (1973)
• Gasolin’ – Live Sådan (1976)
• Kim Larsen – Værsgo (1978)
• Kim Larsen – 231045-0637 (1979)
• Kim Larsen & Bellami – Midt om Natten (1983)
• Kim Larsen – Øst for Vesterled (1998)
• Kim Larsen & Kjukken – 7-9-13 (2003)

Net Worth

Kim Larsen had an estimated net worth of $20 million at the time of his death.

He earned this through decades of record-breaking album sales (over 4 million in Denmark alone), sold-out concerts, publishing royalties that continue to generate substantial income, and merchandise tied to his enduring brand.