Anton Goosen

Anton Goosen
Born 5 March 1956
Genres Afrikaans Folk/Rock
Instruments Guitar and voice
Website www.antongoosen.co.za
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

Albums

Appears On

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

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