Early Life
Khan was born March 12, 1970 to a Norwegian mother and Thai father, and took both of their last names. Khans maternal grandfather, Kåre Sætre, was a major influence on his musical aspirations, something Khan would state in several interviews. Sætre would later appear alongside his grandson on stage several times.
During his school years, he shortened "Khantatat" to "Khan" as he found it easier. Khan began singing at a young age, and at the age of 17, while in the shower at school, Roy was caught singing "Alone" by Heart by a fellow student and was offered to join his band. After graduating from high school, Roy studied opera for three years.
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