Bintangs

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Frank Kraaijeveld Burt Van Der Meij Dagomar Jansen Marco Nicola

ex Rob van Donselaar, Rob Ten Bokum, Harry Schierbeek Jr., Rob Kruisman, Peter de Leeuwe, Maarten Ibelings, Arti Kraaijeveld, Ronald Krom, Jaap Castricum, Albert Schierbeek, Gus Pleines, Jan Wijte, Jack van Schie, Gerben Ibelings, Aad Hooft, Meine Fernhout, Harry Schierbeek

One of the oldest still existing band in the Netherlands. Founded in 1961 by 16-year old Frank Kraaijeveld and his brother Arti, they started as an Indorock band but soon changed to rhythm and blues. In 1970 they leave to form Kraaijeveld. Frank rejoins in 1972 and Arti joins Carlsberg.
The latest (2017) line-up consists of:
Frank Kraaijeveld: bass, guitar, vocals
Dagomar Jansen: guitar, lap steel guitar, harmonica, vocals
Marco Nicola: guitar, slide guitar, backing vocals
Burt van der Meij: drums
Jan Wijte: guitar, slide guitar, flute

ALBUMS

Heroes, Beggars And Kings

2025, LP, Album, Bintangs

Heroes, Beggars And Kings

2025, LP, Sonic Rendezvous

Heroes, Beggars And Kings

2024, CD, Album, Bintangs

60 Years Of Rhythm & Blues

2021, CD, Single, Promo, Miller Records (4),

It's A Nightmare

The Golden Years Of Dutch Pop Music (A&B Sides 1965-1982)

Blues On The Ceiling / Traveling In The U.S.A.

2014, CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + Comp, Universal Music

2011, 10", EP, CoraZong Records

Night-Fighter/Mickey Finn

2010, CD, Comp, Corazong Records

2009, CD, Album, Corazong Records

2006, CD, Album, Who's Next Records

The Complete Collection (The Early Years '65 - '73)

2003, 3xCD, Comp, Hunter Music (2)

2002, CD, Single, AG Music

La Femme sans Tête

2002, CD, Album, AG Music

I'm On My Own Again

2001, 2xCD, Comp, Hunter Music (2)

1999, 10", Comp, Mono, Op Art

Dynamite Night (Live In Paradiso)

Rhythm Of Your Heartbeat

1995, CD, Single, Bananas Records

I Wish It Would Rain

1994, CD, Single, car, Bananas Records

Acoustic Adventures

1993, CD, Album, Universe Productions, Virgin

Alright Alright / Acoustic Adventures

1993, 2xCD, Comp, Universe Productions

Alright Alright

1992, CD, Single, Virgin

Alright Alright

1991, CD, Album, Universe Productions

Put It In A Dark Place

Ridin' With The Bintangs / Travellin' In The U.S.A.

1988, CD, Comp, Decca

Bye Bye-Live In Paradiso

I Wanna Be Your Cigarette

1983, 7", Single, Polydor

1983, LP, Album, Lark

Rockfield Beauties

1982, LP, Album, Lark

1982, 7", Single, Lark

It's All In My Room

1982, 7", Single, CNR

Rosemary Nymphet

1982, 7", Single, CNR,

1981, 7", Single, Ariola

Still Going Strong 1961~1981

1981, LP, Comp, Gat, Ariola

Rock The Socks Out Of Your Shoes

1980, 7", Single, Ariola,

1979, 7", Single, Ariola

Snake In The Grass

Mush Mouth Milly

1978, 7", Single, Philips

1978, 12", Dynamite Records (7)

1975, 7", Single, RCA Victor

Wait / I Been Hoodood

1974, 7", Single, Negram,

Hey Dupes (Where Are You)

1973, 7", Single, Warner Bros. Records,

Ridin' With The Bintangs

1972, LP, Comp, Decca

We're Gonna Make It / Well, Then It's All Right

The Bride / Hold It Susie / Juvenile Junkie

1971, 7", Maxi, Decca

I'm On My Own Again / Demons

Travelling In The U.S.A.

Liontamer / Too Much

Smoke Stack Lightning / Blues On The Ceiling

1969, 7", Single, Mono, Decca

He Didn't Wanna Go Home / The Dying Of Mr. Fernandez

Blues On The Ceiling

Travelling In The U.S.A. / Hound Is On The Run

Ridin' On The L & N / Down South Blues

Please Do Listen

1967, 7", Single, CNR

Pile-Works / See Me Waitin'

Splendid Sight / $60 Boss

1966, 7", Single, YEP

Groovin' / Walkin' The Boogie

1966, 7", Single, Muziek Expres

You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover / I'm A Man

1965, 7", Single, Muziek Expres

You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover +3

Nederpop (De Beste Uit De Nederbeat)

1992, CD, Comp, PolyGram Special Projects,

Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll/Beat

Music From Holland With Love Vol. 10

1979, LP, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Conamus

Recorded Live at the Dorpshuis Ruinerwold

2001, CD, Unofficial, Not On Label

You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover / I'm A Man / Please Do Listen / $60 Boss

7", RE, Unofficial, Op Art

APPEARANCES +

Blues On The Ceiling - Project

2008, DVD-V, NTSC, Not On Label

2006, DVD-V, Comp, whosnextrecords

Muziek Expres - Op Art

2011, 2xLP, Comp, Mono, Ltd, RM, Pseudonym,

Garage Rock/Pop Rock/Beat/Acid Rock/Blues Rock/Rhythm & Blues

Diggin' In The Goldmine - Dutch Beat Nuggets

The Golden Years Of Dutch Pop Music - The Sixties part 2 (Hits & Tips 1968-1969)

2016, 2xCD, Comp, Universal Music

Mona Lisa (The Complete Single Collection)

The Golden Years Of Dutch Pop Music

Blues Rock/Beat/Garage Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Prog Rock

Haarlem Vinyl Stad I

2013, 7", Single, Comp, Suburban Records

Tjerk Lammers Presenteert Dijkdoorbraak (Rock van Eigen Bodem 1958 - Heden)

2012, 4xCD, Comp, Universal Music,

Vocal/Alternative Rock

Terug Naar Lochem Popfestival 1968-1986

2011, 4xCD, Comp, Stichting Cultureel Erfgoed Popmuziek, Catch A Fire., VARA, LOC7000, Beeld En Geluid, Stageco Nederland B.V.,

2011, Box + 10xCD, Comp + DVD, Comp, Universal Music, BR Music

Nederpophits Uit De Jaren '60

2011, CD, Comp, Universal

Nederpophits Uit De Jaren '60

2011, CD, Comp, Universal Music, PostNL,

50 Jaar Nederpop (Rare & Obscure)

2008, 4xCD, Comp, Universal Music, Fonos, Beeld En Geluid,

Word Compilation

Psychedelic Rock/Prog Rock

Nederbeat 2 - Beat From Holland & Outsiders Or Insiders

2005, CD, Comp, Hunter Records

Hormonen Op Hol Vol. 2 - 40 Nederpop Klassiekers

2004, 2xCD, Comp, Universal,

Folk Rock/Pop Rock/Synth-pop

Nederpop 70-79 -And The Beat Goes On

2004, 3xCD, Comp + DVD-V, Comp, 4:3, Hunter Music (2),

Ballad/Blues Rock/Symphonic Rock/Schlager/Glam/Boogie Woogie/Classic Rock/Europop/Rhythm & Blues/Vocal/Rock & Roll/Synth-pop/Folk Rock/Folk

IJmond Poparchief Volume 2

2004, 2xCD, Comp, Not On Label,

Nederbeat '63 '69 (50 Classic Hits)

2004, 2xCD, Comp, Hunter Music (2),

Nederbeat 63-69 Best Album Tracks 1

2003, 2xCD, Comp, Hunter Music (2),

Beat/Garage Rock/Blues Rock/Pop Rock/Psychedelic Rock

Nederbeat 63-69 Best Album Tracks 2

2003, 2xCD, Comp, Hunter Music (2),

Folk Rock/Garage Rock/Pop Rock/Blues Rock/Beat/Psychedelic Rock

Beat From Holland Vol. 3

2003, CD, Comp, Rotation

The Original Oldie Night - 40 Original Rarities

2003, 2xCD, Comp, Choice Of Music,

Blues From Holland 1

2003, CD, Comp, Rotation

Blues From Holland 2

2003, CD, Comp, Rotation

Blues From Holland Volume 3

2003, CD, Comp, Rotation

Nederbeat Volume 2

2003, CD, Comp, Universal

Beat From Holland Vol. 1

Beat From Holland Vol. 2

Beat, Bluf & Branie

2002, CD, Comp, Universal,

Nederbeat Singles 63-69 The B-Sides 2

2002, 2xCD, Comp, Hunter Music (2),

Folk Rock/Garage Rock/Pop Rock/Rock & Roll/Beat/Psychedelic Rock

Nederbeat Singles 63-69 The B-Sides 1

2002, 2xCD, Comp, Hunter Music (2),

Garage Rock/Pop Rock/Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues/Psychedelic Rock/Classic Rock/Beat

Hormonen Op Hol - 40 Nederpop Klassiekers

2002, 2xCD, Comp, Universal,

Fill Your Head With Blues

2001, 2xCD, Comp, Arcade,

Electric Blues/Modern Electric Blues

Essential Hitsongs Selection 2

2001, CD, Comp, kdg-NL

5 CD Box Nederbeat Beat, Bluf & Branie 63 - 69

Folk Rock/Garage Rock/Pop Rock/Blues Rock/Beat/Psychedelic Rock

The Best Of Nederblues Volume 2

Pop Van Eigen Bodem

1999, CD, Comp, Universal Music,

Blues Rock/Soft Rock/Power Pop/Pop Rock/Classic Rock

Pop Van Eigen Bodem - Zestiger Jaren

1999, 3xCD, Comp, PolyGram TV, Rotation,

Pop Rock/Blues Rock/Disco/Ska/Synth-pop/Ballad

40 Jaar Popmuziek Uit De IJmond

1999, 2xCD, Comp, Not On Label

Het Beste Van Nederpop

Nederbeat Series Second Chance

1998, LP, Comp, Guerssen

16 NederPopHits Uit De Jaren 60

1998, CD, Comp, Rotation

16 Nederpophits Uit De Jaren 70

1998, CD, Comp, Rotation,

Elvis In Nederland

Nederbeat Series

1996, LP, Comp, Guerssen, Guerssen

De 75 Beste NederPop Hits

1996, 3xCD, Comp, Mercury

1996, CD, Album, Columbia, Columbia,

Blues For Bosnia

1995, CD, C.R.A.S.H.,

The Best Of Dutch Blues Vol. 1 Vol. 2

1995, 2xCD, Comp, Mega Sound

1993, CD, Comp, Bij De Put, Bij De Put,

Country/Punk/Vocal/Chicago Blues/Ballad/Folk

De Geschiedenis Van De Nederlandse Pop Muziek - Deel 1 - 1965-1969

1992, 2xCD, Comp, EVA,

Beat/Garage Rock/Rhythm & Blues/Psychedelic Rock

Rock Over Holland

1991, 2xCD, Comp, Arcade,

Soft Rock/Pop Rock

Repertoire Service No. 52

1991, LP, Comp, Promo, Olon,

Country Rock/Power Pop/Synth-pop/Schlager

20 Nederpophits Uit De Jaren 70 Deel 2

1991, CD, Comp, Mercury,

20 Nederpophits Uit De Jaren 70 Deel 3

1991, CD, Comp, Mercury,

Soft Rock/Acoustic/Blues Rock

20 Nederpophits Uit De Jaren 70 Deel 5

1991, CD, Comp, Mercury,

Nederpopcollectie 2

Nederpopcollectie 1

Rare Diamonds Collection No. 5

1990, CD, Comp, Amherst Records,

Pop Rock/Folk Rock/Reggae-Pop/Krautrock/Blues Rock/Prog Rock/New Wave/Classic Rock/Synth-pop/Hard Rock/Country Rock/Southern Rock

Red White & Blues - Part 1

1990, CD, Comp, Mercury,

Beat/Blues Rock

Red, White And Blues - Part 2

1990, CD, Comp, Mercury,

32 Nederpophits Uit De Jaren 60

1988, 2xLP, Comp, Philips,

Nederblues Volume 2

1988, CD, Album, Halley Records

20 Nederpophits Uit De Jaren '60, Deel 2

Flight To Lowlands Paradise Volume 1

Remember The 70's Volume 5

Blues Rock/Europop/Pop Rock/Hard Rock/Classic Rock

Remember The 60's (Volume 7)

Classic Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Pop Rock

Januari '83 - Inelco's Troeven van Eigen Bodem

1983, LP, Album, Comp, Promo, Lark

Nederpop 1 - 30 Hits Uit De Jaren '60

1981, 2xLP, Comp, Philips, Philips, Philips,

Light Music From The Netherlands 549-552

1981, LP, Transcription, Radio Nederland

Nederpop 1 - 30 Hits Uit De Jaren '60

1981, Cass, Comp, Philips, Philips,

Alive And Kickin'

Nederpop IV 1965 - 1975

1979, LP, Comp, Polydor,

1979, LP, Comp, Philips,

Blues Rock/Prog Rock/Pop Rock

Klaas Vaak Presenteert: 40 Hits Uit 20 Jaar Nederlandse Popgeschiedenis

Novelty/Vocal/Ballad/Schlager

Light Up The Dynamite

Blues Rock/Rock & Roll/Pub Rock

Muziek Expres "14 Originele Hits!"

1973, LP, Comp, Negram,

The Heavy Dozen

1972, LP, Comp, Philips,

Blues Rock/Rock & Roll

The Heavy Dozen Vol. 2

All Together Now!

1971, LP, Comp, Fontana,

Dutch Pop Giants

1970, LP, Comp, Philips

1970, LP, Comp, Club, Philips

Super Blues World

Decca Pop Package '69

1969, LP, Comp, Decca,

Blues Rock/Rhythm & Blues/Psychedelic Rock

1969, LP, Comp, Club, Philips, Boek En Plaat

Beat & Blues From Holland

1969, LP, Comp, Decca

Solid Pop Collection

1969, LP, Smplr, Decca,

Outsiders Or Insiders

1966, LP, Comp, Mono, CNR,

The Best Of Nederblues Volume 1

CD, Comp, Universe Productions,

Musica Ligeira Dos Paises Baixos 453-456

LP, Album, Transcription, Radio Nederland

Het Beste Van Nederpop

CD, Comp, Universe Productions, Universe Productions,

Cornflake Zoo Episode Nine ('The Original Psychedelic Dream')

2017, CD, Comp, RM, Unofficial, Particles (2)

Cornflake Zoo Episode Four

2016, CD, Comp, P/Mixed, RM, Unofficial, Particles (2),

Pop Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Beat/Garage Rock/Mod

To Fathom Hell Or Soar Angelic

2013, CD, Comp, Unofficial, Particles (2),

Space Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Krautrock

Worldbeaters Volume 2 (More Mondo Sixties Garage Mania)

2003, CD, Comp, Unofficial, Krazy World, Krazy World

Beat Express Volume 3 Kennemerland

1999, 10", Comp, Mono, Unofficial, Op Art,

Garage Rock/Pop Rock/Rock & Roll/Beat

The World For Us (18 Euro-Beat Swingers 1965-1967)

1997, LP, Comp, Unofficial, Spectra Sound Records,

Beat/Garage Rock

Munich City Nights - Vol. 6

1992, CD, Comp, Ltd, Unofficial, Enigma Records (10),

Pebbles Vol.15 - The Continent Lashes Back! The Netherlands 1965 - 1968

Garage Rock/Pop Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Beat