Dutch musicians who were born in 1950
Here are 5 famous musicians from Netherlands were born in 1950:
Lenny Kuhr
Lenny Kuhr (February 22, 1950 Eindhoven-) also known as Kuhr, Lenny or Kuhr, Lennie is a Dutch singer.
Her albums include Les Enfants / Tout Ce Que J'aime, and .
Lenny Kuhr rose to fame in 1969, when she won the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "De Troubadour". Throughout her career, she has released over 20 albums and has become a respected singer-songwriter in the Netherlands. Kuhr is also known for her activism and humanitarian work, having supported causes such as environmental conservation and human rights. In 2015, she was awarded the Annie M.G. Schmidt Prize for her contributions to Dutch culture.
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Heddy Lester
Heddy Lester (June 18, 1950 Amsterdam-) also known as Heddy Affolter or Lester, Heddy is a Dutch singer.
Genres: Musical theatre and Pop music.
Heddy Lester began her career as a singer in the 1960s and became well-known in the Netherlands in the 1970s with her hit single "De mallemolen". In 1977, she represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "De mallemolen" (in English called "The Swinging Mill"), finishing in 12th place. She then went on to pursue a career in musical theatre and performed in productions such as "Sweet Charity" and "Cats". Heddy also acted in Dutch films and television series including "Baantjer" and "Flikken Rotterdam". She continues to perform and has released several albums throughout her career. Outside of her entertainment career, Heddy Lester is also an active supporter of environmental causes.
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Robert Jan Stips
Robert Jan Stips (February 4, 1950 The Hague-) also known as Robert-Jan Stips or Stips, Robert Jan is a Dutch songwriter, record producer and musician.
His most recognized albums: Egotrip, and . Genres: Rock music.
Stips started his career as a member of the Dutch rock band Supersister, which was active from 1968 to 1974. After the band dissolved, Stips continued making music, both as a solo artist and as a member of different groups, such as Sweet d'Buster, Transister, and Golden Earring.
Stips is also known for his collaborations with other artists, such as Herman Brood, Freek de Jonge, and The Nits. He co-wrote the popular song "Saturday Night" for Herman Brood, which became a huge hit in the Netherlands and abroad.
Apart from his work as a musician, Stips has also produced albums for other artists, including Doe Maar and Toontje Lager.
In 2011, Stips received the Buma cultuur Pop Award for his contribution to Dutch pop music. He continues to make music and perform, both as a solo artist and with different groups.
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Maggie MacNeal
Maggie MacNeal (May 5, 1950 Tilburg-) a.k.a. MacNeal, Maggie, Maggy MacNeal, Maggie macneal, Maggie McNeal or McNeal, Maggie is a Dutch singer.
Genres she performed include Pop music.
She first gained national fame in the Netherlands, when she represented her country in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with the song "I See a Star", finishing in third place. She later again represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1980 alongside the group "Mouth & MacNeal", performing the song "Amsterdam" and finishing in fifth place.
Outside of Eurovision, MacNeal has had several hit singles in the Netherlands, including "Terug Naar De Kust" and "Ik Hou Van Jou". She has also had a successful career as a duo with Willem Duyn, known as "Maggie & Willem".
In addition to her music career, Maggie MacNeal has also acted in Dutch television shows and musicals, including the Dutch production of the musical "Evita".
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Harry Sacksioni
Harry Sacksioni (October 23, 1950 Amsterdam-) a.k.a. Sacksioni, Harry is a Dutch , .
His most important albums: Oorsprong, 3 Originals (disc 1), Intimate Strangers, Optima Forma, The Collection, Who's Pulling the Strings, Helden Live, Harry Sacksioni, and While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Genres he performed: Pop music, Instrumental and Folk music.
Harry Sacksioni began playing the guitar at the age of eight and was soon composing his own music. He is known for his unique fingerstyle guitar playing and has been referred to as the Dutch answer to Leo Kottke. Harry has released over twenty albums throughout his career and has won several awards, including the Dutch Edison Award in 1987. In addition to his solo career, he has also worked as a session musician and has collaborated with many other artists. Harry is a dedicated performer, having toured extensively both in the Netherlands and abroad, and is highly respected in the Dutch music scene.
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