The Outsiders (Dutch band)

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The Outsiders were a dutch band from Amsterdam. They released records from 1965-1969.

Members included Wally Tax (vocals), Ronnie Splinter (guitar), Appie Rammers (bass guitar), Tom Krabbendam (guitar), Leendert "Buzz" Busch (drums), Frank Beek (bass guitar 1968-1969). They exemplified the "Nederbeat" Sound, a raw and immediate Dutch take on rock n' roll created in the wake of the 60's British Invasion. Unlike the many bands influenced by the Beatles, the Outsiders took their cues from harder edged British bands like the Pretty Things (who frequently toured the Netherlands).

The Outsiders released two full length records and countless singles. Outsiders (Self Titled) - 1967 and CQ (1968). CQ sold poorly upon release but is now considered a masterpiece of psychedelic garage rock.

Kurt Cobain was a longtime fan of the Outsiders and expressed interest in meeting Wally tax.^{[citation needed]} Wally Tax died in 2005.