De Dijk (English: The
Dike) is a Dutch
rock band which formed in 1981. The band is named after
Zeedijk, a street in their hometown
Amsterdam
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. Their music can be described as a mixture of
soul
In many religious and philosophical traditions, there is a belief that a soul is "the immaterial aspect or essence of a human being".
Etymology
The Modern English noun '':wikt:soul, soul'' is derived from Old English ''sāwol, sāwel''. The ea ...
,
blues and
rock 'n roll, with lyrics sung only in
Dutch, except for their 2010 album ''Hold On Tight''; the song 'Enough is Enough', both of which are sung in English by
Solomon Burke
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; and ''Stupid Guy'' from the album ''Wakker in een vreemde wereld'', performed in English by the regular band. They are considered one of the most important Dutch acts of the past 40 years.
De Dijk was formed by
Huub van der Lubbe
De Dijk (English: The Dike) is a Dutch rock band which formed in 1981. The band is named after 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 ...
, who also is an actor and poet, his brother Hans van der Lubbe and Nico Arzbach. The band started in a time when Dutch language pop music became highly popular, with bands like
Doe Maar,
Het Goede Doel
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The original line-up, formed in 1979, was completed by Sander van Herk (guitar), Roland Jongeneel ...
and
Toontje Lager. Van der Lubbe performs as a poet as well. Perhaps as a consequence, the band is not only popular with teenagers but also with older people. During the 1990s, songs of De Dijk were a major source of inspiration for upcoming Dutch bands like
Van Dik Hout
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Van Dik Hout are a Dutch pop group from Den Helder in the north of the Netherlands. They formed in the late 1980s as a school band, but moved later to Amsterdam where they rechristened themselves into Van Dik Hout.
The band's biggest ...
and
Bløf.
On June 1, 2022, Huub van der Lubbe announced that De Dijk will disband after their fall-tour.
Members
Today De Dijk are:
* Huub van der Lubbe (vocals)
* Hans van der Lubbe (bass guitar)
* Nico Arzbach (guitar)
* Antonie Broek (drums & production)
* Pim Kops (keyboards, accordion, guitar)
On stage they are accompanied by:
* Roland Brunt (saxophone)
* Peter van Soest (trumpet)
* Jelle Broek (guitar)
Former members:
*
JB Meijers
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Early life
Meijers was born in Delft, Nethe ...
(guitar)
Discography
*''De Dijk'' (1982) - The Dike
*''Nooit meer Tarzan'' (1983) - No More Tarzan
*''Elke dag een nieuwe hoed'' (1985) - Each Day a New Hat
*''Wakker in een vreemde wereld'' (1987) - Awake in a Strange World
*''Niemand in de stad'' (1989) - Nobody in Town
*''Live'' (1990) - Live
*''Nooit genoeg'' (1991) - Never Enough
*''Zeven levens'' (1992) - Seven Lives
*''De blauwe schuit'' (1994) - The Blue Barge
*''De stand van de maan'' (1997) - The Position of the Moon
*''Voor de tover'' (1998) - For the Magic
*''Het beste van'' (1998) - The Best of
*''Zevende hemel'' (2000) - Seventh Heaven
*''Muzikanten dansen niet'' (2002) - Musicians Don't Dance
*''Door'' (2003) - Onward
*''Later is nu'' (2005) - Later Is Now
*''Zullen we dansen'' (2006) - Shall We Dance
*''We beginnen pas'' (2006) - We Have Just Started
*''Brussel'' (2008) - Brussels
*''Hold On Tight'' (2010) - Hold On Tight (collaboration with
Solomon Burke
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)
*''Scherp de Zeis'' (2011) - Sharpen the Scythe
*''Allemansplein'' (2014) - Everyman's Square
*''Groef'' (2017) - Groove
*''Nu of Nou'' (2019) - Now or Currently
Awards
* 1987 -
Zilveren Harp
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(Silver Harp) - Most promising new Dutch act
* 1993 -
Gouden Harp
The Golden Harp ''( Dutch: Gouden Harp)'' is awarded annually to Dutch musicians for their entire oeuvre. Golden Harps have been awarded 42 times. 149 different persons or (musical) groups have had the honour of receiving the award which is consi ...
(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
* 2008 -
Popprijs
The Buma Cultuur Pop Award ''(De Popprijs'') is presented each January to a person or artist for making the most important contribution to Dutch pop music during the past year. The winner is appointed by a professional jury.
The Pop Award is pre ...
(Pop Prize) - For the album Brussels (and for their entire work)
References
External links
De Dijk(official website)
at the Encyclopedia of Dutch Rock Music
Solomon Burke & De Dijk
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Musical groups established in 1981
Dutch rock music groups
Musical groups from Amsterdam