André Hazes

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

André Hazes

Role / Field:

Iconic Dutch levenslied singer known for sentimental and simple lyrics.

Born:

1951-06-30

Died:

2004-09-23

Century / Era:

1951s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

André Gerardus Hazes (30 June 1951 – 23 September 2004) was a Dutch singer. As an accomplished levenslied singer, Hazes recorded 36 studio and live albums, and 55 singles prior to his death in 2004. His music is well-known in the Netherlands and Flanders, known for sentimental and simple lyrics. His biggest hits include "Eenzame Kerst" (1976), "Een Beetje Verliefd" (1981), "Ik Meen 't" (1985), "Wij Houden van Oranje" (1988), "Bloed, Zweet en Tranen" (2002), "Zij Gelooft in Mij" (Originally from 1981, re-recorded and released in 1999, re-released after his death in 2004) and "Blijf Bij Mij" (a virtual duet with Gerard Joling, 2007).

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Hazes was born in 1951 in Amsterdam's De Pijp area as the son of Joop Hazes and Miep Hazes (né Botschuiver). Hazes had four brothers and a sister. At the age of eight, he was discovered at the Albert Cuyp Market by comedian Johnny Kraaykamp and made his television debut on Weekendshow in 1959, where he sang a song in fake Italian, "Piove". Two singles, "Droomschip" and "Juanita", were released but did not lead to a career in music. Several requests for performances were received, but these were rejected by Kraaijkamp so...

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1951 (1951-06-30): Birth of André Hazes — Iconic Dutch levenslied singer known for sentimental and simple lyrics.
2. 1959: 1959 Milestone — At the age of eight, he was discovered at the Albert Cuyp Market by comedian Johnny Kraaykamp and made his television debut on Weekendshow in 1959, where he sang a song in fake Italian, "Piove".
3. 1976: 1976 Milestone — His biggest hits include "Eenzame Kerst" (1976), "Een Beetje Verliefd" (1981), "Ik Meen 't" (1985), "Wij Houden van Oranje" (1988), "Bloed, Zweet en Tranen" (2002), "Zij Gelooft in Mij" (Originally from 1981, re-recorded and released in 1999, re-released after his death in 2004) and "Blijf Bij Mij" (a virtual duet with Gerard Joling, 2007).
4. 2004 (2004-09-23): Passing & Historical Legacy — André Hazes passed away on 2004-09-23, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: André Hazes

True or False: “André Hazes's early career breakthrough came from a performance at the Albert Cuyp Market.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He was discovered at the Albert Cuyp Market by comedian Johnny Kraaykamp, leading to his television debut in 1959.

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