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De Dijk (English: The
Dike Dyke (UK) or dike (US) may refer to: General uses * Dyke (slang), a slang word meaning "lesbian" * Dike (geology), a subvertical sheet-like intrusion of magma or sediment * Dike (mythology), ''Dikē'', the Greek goddess of moral justice * Dikes ...
) is a Dutch
rock Rock most often refers to: * Rock (geology), a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids * Rock music, a genre of popular music Rock or Rocks may also refer to: Places United Kingdom * Rock, Caerphilly, a location in Wales ...
band Band or BAND may refer to: Places *Bánd, a village in Hungary *Band, Iran, a village in Urmia County, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran * Band, Mureș, a commune in Romania *Band-e Majid Khan, a village in Bukan County, West Azerbaijan Province, I ...
which formed in 1981. The band is named after
Zeedijk Zeedijk (''English'': "Sea dike") is a street in the old centre of Amsterdam. The street is the northern and eastern boundary of De Wallen red-light district and runs between Prins Hendrikkade and Nieuwmarkt. Historically an area riddled with ...
, a street in their hometown
Amsterdam Amsterdam ( , , , lit. ''The Dam on the River Amstel'') is the Capital of the Netherlands, capital and Municipalities of the Netherlands, most populous city of the Netherlands, with The Hague being the seat of government. It has a population ...
. 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 ''soul'' is derived from Old English ''sāwol, sāwel''. The earliest attes ...
,
blues Blues is a music genre and musical form which originated in the Deep South of the United States around the 1860s. Blues incorporated spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts, chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads from the Afr ...
and
rock 'n roll Rock and roll (often written as rock & roll, rock 'n' roll, or rock 'n roll) is a genre of popular music that evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It originated from African-American music such as jazz, rhythm an ...
, with lyrics sung only in
Dutch Dutch commonly refers to: * Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands * Dutch people () * Dutch language () Dutch may also refer to: Places * Dutch, West Virginia, a community in the United States * Pennsylvania Dutch Country People E ...
, except for their 2010 album ''Hold On Tight''; the song 'Enough is Enough', both of which are sung in English by
Solomon Burke Solomon Vincent McDonald Burke (born James Solomon McDonald, March 21, 1936 or 1940 – October 10, 2010) was an American singer who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues as one of the founding fathers of soul music in the 1960s. He has been ...
; 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 in Dut ...
, 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 Doe Maar was a Dutch ska band with punk and reggae influences whose career peaked from 1978 to 1984. They are one of the most successful pop bands in Dutch history. 'Doe maar' translates as ''go ahead'' or ''just do it''. History Early years a ...
,
Het Goede Doel Het Goede Doel (English: ''The Charity'' or ''The Good Cause'') is a Dutch pop-group fronted by Henk Westbroek and Henk Temming as founding members. 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 thumb 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 h ...
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 Jan-Bart "JB" Meijers (born June 10, 1972) is a Dutch multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, singer and studio engineer. He is currently a member of the Dutch-American band The Common Linnets. Early life Meijers was born in Delft, Netherla ...
(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 Solomon Vincent McDonald Burke (born James Solomon McDonald, March 21, 1936 or 1940 – October 10, 2010) was an American singer who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues as one of the founding fathers of soul music in the 1960s. He has been ...
) *''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 The Zilveren Harp (Silver Harp) is a Dutch award given annually to promising musical talent. The award is very prestigious and winners are chosen by a different jury each year. The Zilveren Harp is given by the foundation "Buma Cultuur The Buma C ...
(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 conside ...
(Golden Harp) - For their large contribution to Dutch music * 1995 -
Edison Music Award The Edison Award is an annual Dutch music prize awarded for outstanding achievements in the music industry. It is comparable to the American Grammy Award. The Edison award itself is a bronze replica of a statuette of Thomas Edison, designed by ...
- Best Dutch rock album (''De Blauwe Schuit'') * 2005 -
Edison Music Award The Edison Award is an annual Dutch music prize awarded for outstanding achievements in the music industry. It is comparable to the American Grammy Award. The Edison award itself is a bronze replica of a statuette of Thomas Edison, designed by ...
- 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
{{Authority control Musical groups established in 1981 Dutch rock music groups Musical groups from Amsterdam