Tax Free was a Dutch band from

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. It was founded by singer

Wally Tax Wladimir "Wally" Tax (; 14 February 1948 – 10 April 2005) was a Dutch singer and songwriter. He was founder and frontman of the Nederbeat group The Outsiders (1959–1969) and the rock group Tax Free (1969–1971). After commercial and arti ...

in 1969 after disbanding of The Outsiders. The group also featured David Oliphant (guitar), Jody Purpora on vocals, guitar and keyboards and Leendert "Buzz" Busch (drums).Tax Free - Tax Free
/ref> At the beginning of 1970, the band travelled to New York, where they recorded their eponymous debut album. It was produced by Lewis Merenstein and featured violist/multi-instrumentalist John Cale, with whom Merenstein collaborated on number of projects including his debut album ''

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''. Bassist Richard Davis also played on this album. It was released in March 1971 and soon after broke up.

Discography

*''Tax Free'' (Polydor, 1971)

References

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