E.H. Roelfzema
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E.H. Roelfzema is the pen name
of Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema Jr. (February 17, 1947, The Hague
- February 11, 2010, Kockengen
), Dutch writer, poet, artist, lyricist, and musician. In his art, he used encaustic techniques, as well as polymer resin (glass panels), and monomer resin (embeddings). He travelled extensively, and from 1970 until 1990 he was a farmer, fisherman, and surfer in Ahualoa, Hawaii
. He returned to Holland in 1990, and married photographer Patricia Steur
. His father
was writer of the book Soldier of Orange
, which was made into a film directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Rutger Hauer. Musical collaborations include those with Roll, and Pizza Delivery Boys. Dutch rock band Golden Earring
recorded numerous lyrics by E.H. Roelfzema, among which one of their signature tunes, The Naked Truth.
Pen name
A pen name, nom de plume, or literary double, is a pseudonym adopted by an author. A pen name may be used to make the author's name more distinctive, to disguise his or her gender, to distance an author from some or all of his or her works, to protect the author from retribution for his or her...
of Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema Jr. (February 17, 1947, The Hague
The Hague
The Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
- February 11, 2010, Kockengen
Kockengen
Kockengen is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht . It is a part of the municipality of Stichtse Vecht, and lies about 9 km northeast of Woerden.In 2001, the village of Kockengen had 2296 inhabitants...
), Dutch writer, poet, artist, lyricist, and musician. In his art, he used encaustic techniques, as well as polymer resin (glass panels), and monomer resin (embeddings). He travelled extensively, and from 1970 until 1990 he was a farmer, fisherman, and surfer in Ahualoa, Hawaii
Ahualoa, Hawaii
Āhualoa is an unincorporated rural area along the Hamakua Coast on the Island of Hawaii, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States.The name is believed to mean either "long mound" or "long cloud", in the Hawaiian language...
. He returned to Holland in 1990, and married photographer Patricia Steur
Cliff Raven
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. His father
Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema
Siebren Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema DFC RMWO , was a Dutch wartime RAF-pilot, Dutch spy and writer. He was a Knight 4th class of the Military William Order....
was writer of the book Soldier of Orange
Soldier of Orange
Soldier of Orange is a 1977 Dutch film directed by Paul Verhoeven and produced by Rob Houwer, starring Rutger Hauer and Jeroen Krabbé. The film is set during the German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II, and shows how individual students have different roles in the war...
, which was made into a film directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Rutger Hauer. Musical collaborations include those with Roll, and Pizza Delivery Boys. Dutch rock band Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring are a Dutch rock band, founded in 1961 in The Hague as the Golden Earrings . They had international chart success with the songs "Radar Love" in 1973, "Twilight Zone" in 1982, and "When the Lady Smiles" in 1984. In their home country, they had over 40 hits and made over 30 gold and...
recorded numerous lyrics by E.H. Roelfzema, among which one of their signature tunes, The Naked Truth.
Books
- The Nine-fingered Man (1990)
- Where is Kagen (with Astrid Engels) (1992)
- Voodoo Cave Writings for Cosmic Space Babies (1993)
- Spiral Nebula (2000)
- Twothousandandfour (2005)
- Five and a Half Turns (2007)
Exhibitions
- Redwater Gallery, Hawaii (1987)
- Kohala Art Center, Hawaii (1989)
- De Twee Pauwen, The Hague (1995)
- Dante Gallery, Amsterdam (1996)
- Donkersloot Gallery, Amsterdam (1997)
- Studio Gallery Pim Van Der Donk, Amsterdam (1997)
- N.P.N. Gallery, Naaldwijk (1998)
- Peter Leen Gallery, Breukelen (1998)
- Jutta Bauer Gallery, Nijmegen (1998)
- Soho Gallery, The Hague (1999)
- SLB Gallery, Zeewolde (2000)
- Soho Gallery, The Hague (2000)
- Museum Kasteel, Wijchen (2001)
- Stadsmuseum, Zoetermeer (2002)
Recordings
- Golden EarringGolden EarringGolden Earring are a Dutch rock band, founded in 1961 in The Hague as the Golden Earrings . They had international chart success with the songs "Radar Love" in 1973, "Twilight Zone" in 1982, and "When the Lady Smiles" in 1984. In their home country, they had over 40 hits and made over 30 gold and...
The Naked Truth (album) (1992) - Pizza Delivery Boys On 42nd StreetNick Vernier Band Sessions (album)Nick Vernier Band’s Sessions is a collaborative album by an ensemble containing notable musicians, such as Probyn Gregory, Gerry Beckley , Matt Malley, Paul Jones, Iain Matthews, Emitt Rhodes, Pizza Delivery Boys, Janaki, The Monkees...
(single) (1993) - Golden EarringGolden EarringGolden Earring are a Dutch rock band, founded in 1961 in The Hague as the Golden Earrings . They had international chart success with the songs "Radar Love" in 1973, "Twilight Zone" in 1982, and "When the Lady Smiles" in 1984. In their home country, they had over 40 hits and made over 30 gold and...
Face It (album) (1994) - MC Nukemaster Get Back, Chirac (single) (1995)
- Golden EarringGolden EarringGolden Earring are a Dutch rock band, founded in 1961 in The Hague as the Golden Earrings . They had international chart success with the songs "Radar Love" in 1973, "Twilight Zone" in 1982, and "When the Lady Smiles" in 1984. In their home country, they had over 40 hits and made over 30 gold and...
Paradise In Distress (album) (1999) - Eddie C. Take Me As I Am (album) (2000)
- Roll Crossroads (album) (2003)
- Golden EarringGolden EarringGolden Earring are a Dutch rock band, founded in 1961 in The Hague as the Golden Earrings . They had international chart success with the songs "Radar Love" in 1973, "Twilight Zone" in 1982, and "When the Lady Smiles" in 1984. In their home country, they had over 40 hits and made over 30 gold and...
Live in Ahoy (album/DVD) (2006) - George KooymansGeorge KooymansGeorge Kooymans is a Dutch guitarist and vocalist. He is best known for his work with the Dutch group, Golden Earring.- References :...
& Frank CarilloFrank CarilloFrank Carillo is an American rock musician.- Doc Holliday :In 1971, manager Phil Lorito formed a band around Frank Carillo called Doc Holliday, with Carillo, Bob Mayo, Tom Arlotta and Bob Liggio...
On Location (album) (2010) - Nick Vernier BandNick Vernier BandNick Vernier Band is an alias for productions by Dutch musician and record producer Eric Van Den Brink. Although a ‘one man band’ in essence, featured collaborators include Probyn Gregory, Gerry Beckley , Stephen John Kalinich, Paul Jones, Iain Matthews, Matt Malley, Emitt Rhodes, Duncan Maitland,...
SessionsNick Vernier Band Sessions (album)Nick Vernier Band’s Sessions is a collaborative album by an ensemble containing notable musicians, such as Probyn Gregory, Gerry Beckley , Matt Malley, Paul Jones, Iain Matthews, Emitt Rhodes, Pizza Delivery Boys, Janaki, The Monkees...
(album) (2010)