De Dijk
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 Huub van der Lubbe during a concert of De Dijk
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Genre(s) | Rock, soul, rhythm & blues |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Label(s) | Dureco, Telstar, Phonogram |
| Associated acts | Hot Haarlemmer Dijk Horns |
| Website | www.dedijk.nl |
| Members | |
| Huub van der Lubbe Hans van der Lubbe Nico Arzbach Antonie Broek Pim Kops |
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| Former members | |
| Bert Stelder Daniel Derks Christan Muiser |
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De Dijk (translation: The Dike) is a Dutch rock band which formed in 1981. The band is named after the Zeedijk, a street in their hometown Amsterdam. Their music can be described as a mixture of soul, blues and rock 'n roll, with lyrics sung only in Dutch. They are considered as one of the most important Dutch acts of the past 25 years.
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[edit] History
De Dijk was formed by Huub van der Lubbe, who also is an actor and poet, his brother Hans van der Lubbe and Daniel Derks. The band started in a time when Dutch language pop music became highly popular, with bands like Doe Maar, Het Goede Doel and Toontje Lager. This kind of music is called Nederpop. As the charismatic frontman Van der Lubbe is a poet as well, his lyrics usually tend to have a deeper meaning and sometimes even criticise aspects in society. This made the band not only popular with teenagers but also with older people. During the nineties songs of De Dijk were a major source of inspiration for upcoming acts like Van Dik Hout and Bløf.
[edit] Members
Today De Dijk are:
- Huub van der Lubbe (vocals)
- Hans van der Lubbe (bass guitar)
- Nico Arzbach (guitar, backing vocals)
- Antonie Broek (drums)
- Pim Kops (keyboard, violin)
On stage they are accompanied by:
- Roland Brunt (saxophone, clarinet)
- Mike Booth (trumpet)
- Jan-Bart Meyers (guitar)
[edit] Discography
- De Dijk (1982)
- Nooit meer Tarzan (1983)
- Elke dag een nieuwe hoed (1985)
- Wakker in een vreemde wereld (1987)
- Niemand in de stad (1989)
- Live (1990)
- Nooit genoeg (1991)
- Zeven levens (1992)
- De blauwe schuit (1994)
- De stand van de maan (1997)
- Voor de tover (1998)
- Het beste van (1998)
- Zevende hemel (2000)
- Muzikanten dansen niet (2002)
- Door (2003)
- Later is nu (2005)
- Zullen we dansen (2006)
- We beginnen pas (2006)
[edit] Awards
- 1987 - Zilveren Harp (Silver Harp) - Most promising new Dutch act
- 1993 - Gouden Harp (Golden Harp) - For their large contribution to Dutch music
- 1995 - Edison Music Award - Best Dutch rock album (De Blauwe Schuit)
- 2005 - Edison Music Award - For their entire work
[edit] External links
- De Dijk (official website)
- De Dijk biography at the Encyclopedia of Dutch Rock Music
