Classic Dutch Prog & Neo Prog

Ton Scherpenzeel isn't exactly a household name (even in his own household), but he's the keyboard maestro behind Dutch Symphonic Prog legends, Kayak. He's also the band's chief composer, producer, arranger and lyricist, so if it wasn't for having Scherpenzeel in the band, then Kayak would be up the creek without a paddle, so to speak.

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Shocking Blue were formed in The Hague by Robbie van Leeuwen back in 1967, although the band will always be best-remembered for eye-catching singer Mariska Veres (1947-2006).  Her weapons were her crystal kohl-rimmed eyes and husky voice, and with hair as black as the dark night, making every man mad for her. Wow! She's got it! Yeah, baby, she's got it! 

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geekfreak wrote: Great list so far @Paychedelic Paul

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Spin: an Ekseptional Jazz-Rock band from Holland. Why not give their two super-cool albums a Spin.

Dutch band Supersister may be a long way from the dreaming spires of Canterbury, but this is some of the most complex Canterbury Scene music you'll hear North of Hatfield. Music is supposed to be good for the Soul, so they should prescribe this music on the National Health. Be warned though: it may take several listens to truly appreciate the intricacies of Supersister's albums, which is sometimes as difficult as trying to juggle Moving Gelatine Plates, but ultimately rewarding. 

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 1979: Tamalone - New Acres - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuoncjMY-80

Wally Tax (1948-2005) isn't exactly a household name (even in his native Holland), but he's the man behind this one-off album by the cunningly titled band, Tax Free, and if this isn't the finest Jazz-Rock album you've never heard, then I'm a Dutch uncle.

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At Last! It's the final band in this blog (57 artists & 248 albums later) and after Zoo, it's right back to the beginning of the alphabet again for After Tea - a Dutch band I only discovered last week when I bought their second album on CD from Oxfam Music in West Bridgford.