Dutch producer, composer, musician and songwriter. Born November 5, 1950 in Volendam, The Netherlands. Joined BZN in 1969 alongside his brother Cees Tol who was a member since the start around 1965. He left the band in 1988 one month after his brother Cees also left BZN. Together they formed the duo Tol & Tol. Please DO NOT use this duo PRIOR to their start as a duo in 1989. For Jan Smit-related credits (2002-2013) please also use them as duo. For BZN-related credits (prior to 1989) please use both brothers SEPARATELY.

Also brother of Marie Tol/Maria Vamvakari, and uncle of Marie’s sisters Corina Vamvakari & Gella Vamvakari. The three formed The Thesalonikis, which did all the backing vocals/choir on Tol & Tol albums. Father of Kees Tol. Brother-in-law of Στέλιος Βαμβακάρης (his sister’s husband).