not dismiss his lyrics as being shallow drinking songs. All his lyrics, including the much-played and catchy Øl ("Beer"), have a deeper tone describing a harsh lifestyle with drugs, alcohol and general anxiety towards the society and the people close to him. Nielsen's lyricism is closely related to the American writer Charles Bukowski, in describing societal underdogs, misfits and so-called anti-heroes. Nielsen's lyrics show strong sympathy for people who are somewhat scarred by life, and in addition, are deeply working class-conscious. The Norwegian poet Rudolf Nilsen and musician Alf Prøysen are two other influences, in both a literal and a musical sense. JEPS JEPS is short for "Jokke's Eget PlateSelskap" ("Jokke's Own RecordCompany"). Joachim Nielsen used this abbreviation on some of the CDs he released. Last line-up Joachim Nielsen – vocals and guitar (1982–1994) Petter Pogo – guitar, bass (1990–1994) May-Irene Aasen – drums and percussion, vocals (1982–1994) Former members Håkon Torgersen – bass (1984–1990) Lars Lothe – guitar, vocals (1982–1983) Waldemar Hepstein – piano (1985) Trygve Johansen – piano (1982–1983) Christian Ellingsgård – bass (1982–1983) Discography Jokke and Valentinerne Albums Alt kan repareres (1986) Et hundeliv (1987) III (1990) Frelst (1991) Alt kan repeteres (1994) Singles To fulle menn (1987) Gnukk (1991) Ta meg med (1994) Compilations Spenn! (1995) Prisen for popen (2002) Levende (Så Lenge Det Varer) (2009) Soloalbum Nykter (1996) Jokke med Tourettes Trygge Oslo (1997) Billig Lykke (1999) Tomgang (2005) References External links Hans Petter Blom. [20 years without Jokke] 20 år uten Jokke. NRK Jokke discography – A complete discography. Fra Jokke til Joachim 1964 births 2000 deaths Norwegian rock musicians Norwegian rock music groups Accidental deaths in Norway Drug-related deaths in Norway Musicians from Oslo