Anton Goosen
| Anton Goosen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 March 1956 |
| Genres | Afrikaans Folk/Rock |
| Instruments | Guitar and voice |
| Website |
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| Notable instruments | |
| Guitar | |
Anton Goosen (born 5 March 1946)[1] is a South African musician and songwriter. He became a pivotal figure in Afrikaans music and is generally regarded as the father of Afrikaans Rock.
Early Years
As a young boy in school, Goosen was not considered 'bright'. At the age of 9, his teachers sought to place him in a class for mentally challenged children as his behaviour became disruptive. When he was 17, a guidance counsellor suggested to Goosen that he abandon his music career.
In 1963, Goosen was expelled from boarding school after being caught in a bath playing guitar and smoking. His guitar was confiscated and its case filled with bricks. Despite this, Goosen persevered and formed his high school's first rock band that same year.[2]
Career
Goosen is noted for two films for which he wrote music and directed: 'n Brief vir Simone (1980)and Sing vir die Harlekyn (1980).[3]
Discography
Singles
- "Kruidjie-Roer-My-Nie" (1979) Theme from the film 'Pretoria, O Pretoria'
- "Trompie" (1980) Theme from the TV Series 'Trompie'
- "Boy Van Die Suburbs" (1981)
- "'n Brief Vir Simone" (1981) Theme from the film of the same name
- "Deurdruk Dag Toe" (1981)
- "Baai Baai Bokkie" (1983)
Albums
- Anton Sing (1972)
- Boy Van Die Suburbs (1979)
- 2de Laan 58 (1980)
- Liedjieboer (1980)
- Jors Troelie (1981)
- Lappiesland (1985)
- Liedjieboer In Die Stad/City (1986)
- Winde Van Verandering (1988)
- Danzer (1992)
- Riviersonderend - 21 Greatest Hits (1994)
- Bushrock (Of A White Kaffir In Africa) (1996)
- Putonnerwater (1999)
- 'n Vis Innie Bos (2001)
- Anton en Vrinne Live in die Staatsteater 2003
- Die Groen Blomme-projek 2005
- 33 A-sides (Grootste treffers) 2008
- 33 B-sides (getye van verandering) 2008
- 33 Sea-sides (om te rock 'n roll) 2008
Appears On
- Muses Op Besoek
- Alternatief Op Sy Beste
- Glenys Lynn Treffers
- Jy Is My Liefling
- Houtstok Rockfees
- Die Beste Afrikaanse Album
- Om Te Breyten
- Geraas Musiek Toekennings
- Vloek Van Die Kitaar
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Sarie Award | Best composition for Kruidjie-Roer-My-Nie |
| 1979 | Sarie Award | Best Singer of the Year[4] |
| 1999 | ATKV | Contribution to Afrikaans music DECLINED |
| 2001 | Geraas | Lifelong contribution to Afrikaans music |
| 2001 | SAMA | Album of the year for Om te Breyten |
| 2003 | SAMA | Best Afrikaans album of the year for Vis innie bos |
| 2005 | Vonk | Oskar for Groen Blomme |
| 2006 | Volksblad | Artist of the year |
| 2009 | Academy of Arts and Science | Centenary Medal |
| 2009 | SAMA | Lifetime achievement award |
| 2010 | ATKV East Pretoria | Songwriting award |
| 2011 | Voortrekkers | Medal of Honour |
| 2013 | Inniebos | Contribution to Afrikaans music |
References
- ↑ "Q&A: Anton Goosen". Rolling Stone Magazine. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ↑ http://www.openlanguages.net/afrikaans/culture/op-afrikaans/songs/artists-a-d/anton-goosen/
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4853443/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
- ↑ Don Albert (3 November 1979). "S. Africa's Sarie to Smith". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media). p. 76.