Magnús Þór Jónsson, known professionally as Megas, was born on April 7, 1945, in Reykjavík, Iceland. Inspired by Elvis Presley and influenced by Bob Dylan and Ray Davies, Megas began his music career in the early 1970s with a self-titled debut album released in 1972, which featured satiric lyrics and mild acoustic music played by Norwegian folk musicians. This work sparked controversy but garnered a cult following. In 1975, Megas collaborated with the electric rock band Judas to reach a broader audience, releasing albums such as Millilending and Fram og aftur blindgötuna. His 1977 album Á bleikum náttkjólum, accompanied by Spilverk þjóðanna, was critically acclaimed. Megas continued his prolific career with notable releases including Í góðri trú (1986) and Hættuleg hljómsveit & glæpakvendið Stella (1990), and collaborations with various artists such as Björk.
