Dutch musicians who were born in 1954
Here are 9 famous musicians from Netherlands were born in 1954:
Herman Finkers
Herman Finkers (December 9, 1954 Almelo-) also known as Hermenegildus Felix Victor Maria Finkers or Finkers, Herman is a Dutch comedian.
Discography: Zijn minst beroerde liedjes, Van zijn elpee, Kalm aan en rap een beetje, Het carnaval der dieren, EHBO is mijn lust en mijn leven, De zon gaat zinloos onder, morgen moet zij toch weer op, Dat heeft zo'n jongen toch niet nodig, Als gezonde jongen zijnde, Het meisje van de slijterij and Vinger In De Bips.
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José Hoebee
José Hoebee (March 29, 1954 North Brabant-) also known as José van de Wijdeven, Jose van de Wijdeven, José Andreoli, Jose Hoebee, José or Jose is a Dutch singer.
Genres: Pop music.
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Youp van 't Hek
Youp van 't Hek (February 28, 1954 Naarden-) also known as Youp van het Hek, Joseph Jacobus Maria van 't Hek or Hek, van 't, Youp is a Dutch comedian.
Discography: Niemand weet hoe laat het is, Niet zo somber and Prachtige Paprika's.
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Ernst Reijseger
Ernst Reijseger (November 13, 1954 Bussum-) is a Dutch composer, cellist, film score composer and musician.
His albums include Requiem for a Dying Planet, , , Used to Be Friends and Feature. Genres he performed: Contemporary classical music and Jazz.
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Marga Scheide
Marga Scheide (February 15, 1954 Amsterdam-) also known as Scheide, Marga is a Dutch singer and model.
Genres she performed include Pop music.
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Anita Meyer
Anita Meyer (October 29, 1954 Rotterdam-) also known as Anita Meijer, Annita Meijer or Meyer, Anita is a Dutch , .
Her albums include Shades of Desire, A Song Can Change Your Life, Close to You, Face to Face, In the Meantime I Will Sing, Moments Together, Now and Forever, Première, Spanish Guitar and The Love of a Woman. Genres she performed: Disco and Pop music.
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Jan van den Dobbelsteen
Jan van den Dobbelsteen (September 28, 1954 Netherlands-) a.k.a. Jan Van Den Dobbelsteen is a Dutch , .
composer, sound artist, and visual artist. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts St. Joost in Breda, Netherlands. In 1982 he founded the group Van Kaye + Ignit with Ed van Kasteren, which became one of the most influential Dutch post-punk bands. In addition to his music career, van den Dobbelsteen has created many sound installations, videos, and multimedia performances that have been shown at various festivals and museums around the world. He is known for experimenting with electronic music and manipulating found sounds to create unique and immersive soundscapes. Van den Dobbelsteen is also a founding member of the Dutch experimental music collective VEC, which focuses on the intersection of sound, art, and science.
Van den Dobbelsteen has released numerous solo albums, including "Orbit," "Material," and "Sonic Architecture." He has collaborated with several other notable musicians, such as Michael Prime, Kim Cascone, and Francisco López. Van den Dobbelsteen has also received various awards for his contributions to the field of sound art and music.
Aside from his music and visual art career, van den Dobbelsteen is also a respected sound artist and researcher. He has taught at several universities and art schools, including the Sint-Lukas Brussels University College of Art and Design and the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam.
Van den Dobbelsteen's work has been exhibited at many prestigious venues, including the Venice Biennale, Ars Electronica, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. He continues to create innovative and thought-provoking works in the fields of sound art, music, and visual art.
Van den Dobbelsteen's approach to sound has been characterized as a fusion of advanced technology and creativity. He has been involved in many projects that merge the theoretical principles of acoustics and music with artistic expression. One of his notable works is "Sonic Architecture 4", a large-scale interactive sound installation that explores the relationship between sound, space, and architecture. The exhibition was presented in various locations including the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and the Museum of Modern Art in Arnhem.
In addition to his artistic and academic endeavors, van den Dobbelsteen has also founded his own record label, Composers' Series, which specializes in releasing experimental and avant-garde music. The label has become an important platform for emerging and established musicians and sound artists.
Van den Dobbelsteen's contribution to the field of sound art has been acknowledged internationally. He has been awarded grants from prestigious institutions such as the Dutch Fund for the Creation of Sound and Music and the Sonic Arts Network in the UK. In 2012, he received the prestigious Witteveen+Bos Art+Technology Award for his pioneering work in the field of electro-acoustic music.
Throughout his career, van den Dobbelsteen has remained committed to pushing the boundaries of sound and art. He continues to inspire a new generation of artists and musicians through his innovative and interdisciplinary works.
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Peter Kooy
Peter Kooy (September 17, 1954 Soest, Netherlands-) otherwise known as Peter Kooij or Kooij, Peter is a Dutch singer and teacher.
His discography includes: Requiem / Messe des pêcheurs de Villerville, Cantates pour basse (La Chapelle Royale feat. conductor: Philippe Herreweghe, basse: Peter Kooy), Mass in C minor, Magnificat BWV 243 / Cantate BWV 80, Kantates 8, 125, 138 - Herreweghe, Weihnachtskantaten BWV 57, 110, 122, Cantatas & Masses, Johannes-Passion (La Chapelle Royale & Collegium Vocale Gent feat. conductor: Philippe Herreweghe), Kantates 120, 119, 29 - Herreweghe and Auf dem Wasser zu singen: Water in Songs by Franz Schubert.
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Adrian Vandenberg
Adrian Vandenberg (January 31, 1954 Enschede-) also known as Ad van den Berg, Vandenberg, Adrian or Adrian van den Berg is a Dutch musician, songwriter, guitarist and painter.
Genres he performed include Rock music, Hard rock, Heavy metal, Blues rock and Glam metal.
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