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" (1978) and "There Will Be No Next Time" (1981). The band broke up in 1985 but reunited in 1996 for the soundtrack recording of the Belgian film ''Dief'' (''Thief''). They have been together ever since, playing concerts around the world.

History

* 1976: Inspired by the upcoming punk wave, Ludo Mariman and the De Haes brothers formed The Kids. Their bass player, Danny de Haes, is only 12 at the time (and not allowed in at some of their own concerts). * 1977: The Kids sign their first record contract with Phonogram. They play support acts for

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. * 1978: Their first album ''The Kids'' is recorded, and guitarist Luc van de Poel joins the band. They play at the famous

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festival. Eight months later the second album ''Naughty Kids'' is released. * 1978–1984: The Kids play many concerts, win several Belgian polls, and record another 3 albums: ''Living in the 20th Century'', ''Black Out'' (which includes their biggest Belgian hit "There Will Be No Next Time"), and a Live album, recorded with the Rolling Stones mobile studio. * 1985: The Kids release ''Gotcha!'', their final studio album, just to split up shortly after. * 1996: The Kids reform and start touring again, playing concerts in France and Belgium, Italy, and Germany. * 2004: The Kids play their first concert in the USA, at Southpaw in Brooklyn. A DVD of this sold-out show is released under the title ''The Kids: Live in New York''. *2005: The Kids play their first Canadian tour and play at a festival in Austin, Texas. * 2007: A box set collection including all previous the Kids albums is released. * 2008: The Kids play at the Lokerse Feesten Festival with

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. * 2008–2012: The kids play concerts in Canada, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, Holland, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Norway, etc. *2012: The band's line up changed, with Tim Jult as new drummer and Ief Vanlommel as new bassist. *2013: The Kids announce a US-Westcoast tour, including concerts in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

Band members

Original line-up * Ludo Mariman – guitar, vocals * Danny de Haes – bass * Eddy de Haes – drums Current line-up * Ludo Mariman – guitar, vocals * Ief Vanlommel – bass * Luc van de Poel – guitar * Tim Jult – drums File:13-04-27 Groezrock The Kids Ludo Mariman 07.jpg, Ludo Mariman File:13-04-27 Groezrock The Kids Yves van Lommel 04.jpg, Yves Vanlommel File:13-04-27 Groezrock The Kids Luc van de Poel 03.jpg, Luc van de Poel

Discography

* 1978: ''The Kids'' * 1978: ''Naughty Kids'' * 1979: ''Living in the 20th Century'' * 1981: ''Black Out'' * 1982: ''If the Kids...'' (live) * 1985: ''Gotcha!'' * 2002: ''Flabbergasted! Live at AB'' * 2004: ''The Kids: Live in New York'' (DVD) * 2007: ''Anthology''

References

External links

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