Morten Harket, the iconic voice behind A-ha’s chart-topping hits, has just dropped a bombshell about his health that’s tougher to swallow than a bad 80s remix.
The Daily Caller reported that the lead singer of the legendary Norwegian band revealed on June 4, 2024, via their official website, that he has been privately battling Parkinson’s Disease for recent years, a condition now casting a shadow over his future in music.
For years, Harket kept this struggle under wraps, fighting the good fight away from the spotlight with the kind of grit we admire in a culture too often obsessed with oversharing.
Only recently did he decide to go public, and you’ve got to respect a man who values his privacy over the progressive agenda’s push for constant confessionals.
“Part of me wanted to reveal it,” Harket admitted, showing a quiet strength. But let’s be real—wanting peace to work isn’t a crime, it’s a necessity in a world that often demands too much, too soon.
His diagnosis isn’t just a label; it’s a daily grind of balancing medication and side effects, something he’s candid about navigating with a clear head.
In June 2024, Harket underwent a cutting-edge neurosurgical procedure, implanting electrodes deep in the left side of his brain for deep brain stimulation (DBS) to manage involuntary movements.
A small device, akin to a pacemaker, sits under the skin of his chest, sending electrical impulses to his brain—a marvel of science, though not without its challenges. Later, in December 2024, a similar operation targeted the right side, per the band’s site.
On good days, you’d hardly notice Parkinson’s grip on him, but a slight change in routine can throw everything off, proving life doesn’t always play by fair rules.
Singing classics like “Take On Me” or “Scoundrel Days” now poses a physical hurdle, as technical control over his voice slips through his fingers. It’s a bitter irony for a man whose vocals defined an era.
“The problems with my voice are one of many grounds for uncertainty about my creative future,” Harket confessed. That’s a gut punch—when your gift becomes your struggle, it’s a reminder that even icons aren’t immune to life’s harsh realities.
He’s tinkered with new songs for years, pouring his soul into lyrics that reveal a different side of himself, yet doubts linger about whether they’ll ever see the light of day.
“I’m not sure if I’ll be able to finish them for release,” he mused, showing both hope and realism.
In a society quick to demand happy endings, his honesty is a refreshing jab at unrealistic expectations.
Still, Harket’s passion for his craft burns bright, even if the future remains murky, and his call to “find out who you want to be” each day resonates as sage advice in a world often lost in ideological noise. He urges focus on real issues—like caring for nature—while assuring fans he’s in good hands.
“Don’t worry about me,” he said, a simple plea that carries weight. Here’s a man facing an uphill battle, yet still pushing for perspective over pity, a stance that cuts through the noise of today’s victimhood culture with quiet dignity.