Today Aart Staartjes passed away. My childhood hero is no more.
Category: Death
Jun 25 2019
The 10 best Michael Jackson singles
Ten years ago Michael Jackson died. Even though it was a public secret he wasn’t doing well, his death was still a shock, His 10 best singles in The Netherlands.
May 27 2019
5 years ago I witnessed Prince live for the very last time, in Antwerp
5 years ago I witnessed Prince for the very last time in concert, in Antwerp. Once again, it was an unforgettable night in the presence of the genius hailing from Minneapolis. A look back at a fantastic concert!
Mar 04 2019
Keith Flint 1969-2019
Today news broke that Keith Flint has died. Sad tidings indeed. A short tribute.
Nov 30 2017
Mama, 1943 – 2012
Five years ago today, my mother passed away. Too young, too soon and completely unexpected.
Nov 17 2017
Peter Tosh – Equal Rights
In 1977 Peter Tosh releases his second solo-album. It is highly successful. Equal Rights is a political album and a classic with reggae. A look back.
Oct 03 2017
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – The Live Anthology
As a tribute to Tom Petty who passed away yesterday at the age of 66, a short biography and review of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – The Live Anthology.
Jul 04 2017
RIP, John Blackwell
John Blackwell, the best drummer I ever witnessed, is no more. Today he passed away. He was just 43 years old. A tribute.
May 16 2017
Chuck Brown & the history of go-go
Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers: the history of a man, a band and eventually a complete genre. Go-go and Washington D.C.
Apr 21 2017
Prince – One year later…
One year ago the musical genius Prince passed away. What has happened since then? What will become of his vast musical archive. A look back.
Feb 05 2017
Divine – My First Album
Drag queen Divine got into music 35 years ago and emerged with My First Album: a great dance album!
Jan 08 2017
David Bowie 1947-2016 & Low and “Heroes” 40 years old
David Bowie died a year ago in January of 2016: a great artist. Albums Low and “Heroes” turn 40 years old in 2017. A tribute to one of the all-time greats and to his two best albums. And more!
Dec 26 2016
George Michael – Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael’s Listen Without Prejudice is het highlight in man’s body of work: a beautiful album with great songs that showed that Michael was to be taken seriously: a tribute.
Nov 30 2016
Dedicated To Mama
Dedicated to mama, 4 years after her unexpected passing: Roxy Music’s Psalm.
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