Dutch rock group. Formed in 1967 by former The Motions guitarist Robbie van Leeuwen, joined by Cor van der Beek (drums), Klaasje van der Wal (bass) and Fred de Wilde (vocals). Their first single hit the Dutch Top 40 in 1968. Shortly thereafter, Mariska Veres replaced de Wilde as their lead vocalist. In 1969 and 1970, the group enjoyed a worldwide chart success with “Venus”, followed by several other hit singles. In 1971, Klaasje van der Wal was replaced by Henk Smitskamp. In 1973, Robbie van Leeuwen was replaced by Martin van Wijk. The group disbanded in 1975. Van Leeuwen attempted a relaunch in 1979, however the track “Louise” appeared only on a German compilation.
The Initial Line-Up Consisted Of:
Robbie Van Leeuwen (Guitar, Sitar and Backing Vocals)
Fred de Wilde (Vocals, 1967-1968)
Klaasje Van Der Wal (Bass Guitar, 1967-1972) = (1 February 1949 – 12 February 2018)
Cornelis van der Beek (Drums) = (9 June 1949 – 2 April 1998)
Later Members Were:
Mariska Veres (Vocals) = (1 October 1947 – 2 December 2006)
Leo Van de Ketterij (Guitar, 1970-1971) = (14 November 1950 – 5 July 2021)
Martin Van Wijk (Guitar, 1973-1974)
Henk Smitskamp (Bass Guitar, 1972-1974)
Additional members:
Wim Voermans
Jan Pijnenburg
Michael Eschauzier
André van Geldorp
Charles Pesch
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August 20, 2006
Seebühne am Westfalenpark
Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyMarch 11, 2006
Willemsoord
Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands1. Shocking You
2. Scorpio's Dance
3. Fireball of Love
4. I Melt Like Butter
5. Send Me a Postcard
6. The Devil and the Angel
7. Out of Sight, Out of Mind
8. Don't Let Your Right Know
9. Love Buzz
10. I Ain't Never
11. Never Marry a Railroad Man
12. Long and Lonesome Road
13. Let Me Carry Your Bag
14. Rock in the Sea
15. Sally Was a Good Girl
1. Venus
June 8, 2000
Area di Pian di Nave
Sanremo, Liguria, ItalyMarch 27, 1999
Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyMarch 26, 1999
Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyApril 4, 1998
Unknown Studio
Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands1. Venus
August 30, 1997
Grote Markt
Poperinge, West Flanders, BelgiumMay 2, 1997
Mandelmeersen
Ingelmunster, West Flanders, BelgiumMay 18, 1996
Freilichtbühne
Bad Segeberg, Schleswig-Holstein, GermanyJuly 26, 1995
Heldenplein
Heist Aan Zee, West Flanders, BelgiumMay 27, 1995
Naturbühne
Elspe, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyJuly 19, 1986
Ikea, Duiven, Netherlands
Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands1. Venus
February 9, 1985
Patronaat
Haarlem, North Holland, NetherlandsDecember 28, 1984
Star-Dancing 83
Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands1. Send Me a Postcard
2. Long and Lonesome Road
3. Somebody to Love(The Great Society cover)
4. Never Marry a Railroad Man
5. White Rabbit(Jefferson Airplane cover)
6. Venus
7. Hot Sand
8. Inkpot
9. Never Release the One You Love
10. This Wheel's on Fire(The Band cover)
11. Mighty Joe
12. Crazy on You(Heart cover)
13. Out of Sight, Out of Mind / Blossom Lady / Let Me Carry Your Bag
14. Shocking You
15. Venus
repriseJune 13, 1980
Houtrusthallen
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands1. Send Me a Postcard
2. Mighty Joe
3. Inkpot
4. Venus
5. Never Marry a Railroad Man
July 23, 1972
Taman Ria Monumen Nasional
Jakarta, Jakarta, IndonesiaSeptember 18, 1971
Volkshaus
Zurich, Zürich, SwitzerlandAugust 8, 1971
Festival Hall
Osaka, Osaka, JapanAugust 7, 1971
Chuunichi Gekijou
Nagoya, Aichi, JapanJuly 30, 1971
Tokyo Kousei Nenkin Kaikan
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan1. Venus
2. I'm a Woman
3. Sally Was a Good Girl
4. Poor Boy
5. Tobacco Road(John D. Loudermilk cover)
6. Classical Gas(Mason Williams cover)
7. Hot Gas
8. Long and Lonesome Road
9. Boll Weevil Song([traditional] cover)
10. Blossom Lady
11. Mighty Joe
12. Never Marry a Railroad Man
13. Shocking You
1. Venus
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