Heideroosjes
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Heideroosjes is a punk rock
band from Horst aan de Maas
, Netherlands
. The band is known for their energetic shows (of which they've played over 1500) and songs with lyrics mostly in Dutch
and English
, and a few songs in German
and Limburgs (a dialect spoken in the Dutch province of Limburg
). The band, formed in 1989, consists of Marco Roelofs (vocals/guitar), Frank Kleuskens (guitar), Fred Houben (Bass) and Igor Hobus (percussion).
The band's name is a Dutch colloquial name for a little wild plant (Catsfoot Antennaria dioica, usually called Rozenkransje in Dutch) which grows in open fields. By dictionary it means "heath roses" and was chosen for its ironic contrast with the many punk band names that reflect dark or violent themes. The name is derived from a cabaret conference of Belgian comedian Urbanus
, who mockingly said he wrote a song for "a punk band called Heideroosjes".
festival in Holland. In 1998 the band signed a worldwide recorddeal with the world's biggest punklabel epitaph records
, based in Hollywood (CA).
In 1999, the band makes its first TV-appearance in the United States when talkshow host Jerry Springer
plays some live-footage of their song "Jerry Rules In The Land Of The Free". In this song, taken from their album SCHIZO, Heideroosjes voice their opinion on (semi-reality) TV shows like The Jerry Springer show.
In the meantime Heideroosjes tours (mainly) Europe with familiar bands like The Offspring
, Pennywise
, The Misfits, Bad Religion
and Less Than Jake
.
In November and December 2005 Heideroosjes did an Ode to the Ramones tour in Holland and Belgium, during this tour they only played covers from their heroes: The Ramones
. They dressed like them and called themselves Ramroosjes.
In 2006, Heideroosjes made international news by making a song with the mayor of Maastricht
, Gerd Leers. In this song called 'dope man' they mock the Dutch soft drug policy, which in their eyes is hypocritical. A few weeks later the Dutch minister of Justice, Piet Hein Donner
, recorded a rap song with rapper Meester G responding to 'dope man' by defending his soft drug policy. Later that year Heideroosjes record their eight album with Los Angeles based producer Cameron Webb who worked with bands like Motorhead, Ignite
, Social Distortion
and Silverstein
. Motorhead singer and legendary rock 'n roll star Lemmy features on the song "My Funeral". Even as Ignite leadsinger Zoli Teglas who sings in the song "Forgotten Continent".
After years of touring the world including Japan, South Africa, and former Yugoslavia, Heideroosjes turned to something completely different. In 2008 the band does a 1980s shows counting comedy tour called "Manie Manie". In this show the music seems less important and there's more focus on stories, acting and comedy.
In 2009 Heideroosjes celebrates 20 years touring with no line-up changes, the anniversary contains a double-album and an extinsive tour through Europe.
After a 'sabbatical year' in 2010 the band returns touring and announces a new album for 2011. In September of that year Heideroosjes announce the new studioalbum 'CEASE-FIRE' will be their last one. "after this album and the tour, we're gonna quit" the band states. Main reason for the split according to the bandmembers: "We still love to play and being on stage. But we are fed up with all the business that comes along with being in a professional band. We had a great time and travelled all over the world. We lived our dreams. And we believe it's better to burn out than to fade away".
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band from Horst aan de Maas
Horst aan de Maas
Horst aan de Maas is a municipality in the southeastern Netherlands, in the province of Limburg. In 2010 the municipalities Sevenum and part of Meerlo-Wanssum joined the municipality.- Population centres :...
, Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
. The band is known for their energetic shows (of which they've played over 1500) and songs with lyrics mostly in Dutch
Dutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
and English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, and a few songs in German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
and Limburgs (a dialect spoken in the Dutch province of Limburg
Limburg (Netherlands)
Limburg is the southernmost of the twelve provinces of the Netherlands. It is located in the southeastern part of the country and bordered by the province of Gelderland to the north, Germany to the east, Belgium to the south and part of the west, andthe Dutch province of North Brabant partly to...
). The band, formed in 1989, consists of Marco Roelofs (vocals/guitar), Frank Kleuskens (guitar), Fred Houben (Bass) and Igor Hobus (percussion).
The band's name is a Dutch colloquial name for a little wild plant (Catsfoot Antennaria dioica, usually called Rozenkransje in Dutch) which grows in open fields. By dictionary it means "heath roses" and was chosen for its ironic contrast with the many punk band names that reflect dark or violent themes. The name is derived from a cabaret conference of Belgian comedian Urbanus
Urbanus
Urbain Servranckx , also known as Urbain and Urbanus van Anus, is a Belgian stand-up comedian, actor, singer and comic book writer.-Career:...
, who mockingly said he wrote a song for "a punk band called Heideroosjes".
1990s
After releasing two albums on their own founded label Fairytale Records Heideroosjes got its nationwide breakthrough in 1995 by opening the prestigious PinkpopPinkpop
Pinkpop Festival, or Pinkpop for short, is an annual festival held at Landgraaf, Netherlands. It is held annually on the Pentecost weekend...
festival in Holland. In 1998 the band signed a worldwide recorddeal with the world's biggest punklabel epitaph records
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
, based in Hollywood (CA).
In 1999, the band makes its first TV-appearance in the United States when talkshow host Jerry Springer
Jerry Springer
Gerald Norman "Jerry" Springer is a British-born American television presenter, best known as host of the tabloid talk show The Jerry Springer Show since its debut in 1991...
plays some live-footage of their song "Jerry Rules In The Land Of The Free". In this song, taken from their album SCHIZO, Heideroosjes voice their opinion on (semi-reality) TV shows like The Jerry Springer show.
In the meantime Heideroosjes tours (mainly) Europe with familiar bands like The Offspring
The Offspring
The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1984. Known as Manic Subsidal until 1986, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, lead guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman, bassist Greg K. and drummer Pete Parada...
, Pennywise
Pennywise
Pennywise or Penny Wise may refer to:* Pennywise , an American punk rock band* Jon Vitti, writer for The Simpsons, who has used the pseudonym Penny Wise* A monster that took on the disguise of a clown from Stephen King's novel It...
, The Misfits, Bad Religion
Bad Religion
Bad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the...
and Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida. Originally formed in 1992 as a power pop trio, the band evolved into a hybrid of ska punk. Less Than Jake have also been cited as showing influences from a wide variety of genres including post-grunge, heavy metal, alternative...
.
2000s
In 2004, the Heideroosjes tour bus was involved in a serious accident. Three roadies were wounded, and one roadie was seriously injured. The band cancelled their tour but continued a few weeks later. Later that year, Heideroosjes received their first Dutch Grammy Award for their single "Damclub Hooligan" (from their album SINema). In March 2004 the band appeared for the first time live in the US when they played at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas.In November and December 2005 Heideroosjes did an Ode to the Ramones tour in Holland and Belgium, during this tour they only played covers from their heroes: The Ramones
Ramones
The Ramones were an American rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first punk rock group...
. They dressed like them and called themselves Ramroosjes.
In 2006, Heideroosjes made international news by making a song with the mayor of Maastricht
Maastricht
Maastricht is situated on both sides of the Meuse river in the south-eastern part of the Netherlands, on the Belgian border and near the German border...
, Gerd Leers. In this song called 'dope man' they mock the Dutch soft drug policy, which in their eyes is hypocritical. A few weeks later the Dutch minister of Justice, Piet Hein Donner
Piet Hein Donner
Jan Pieter Hendrik "Piet Hein" Donner is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal . He is the Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations in the Cabinet Rutte since October 14, 2010....
, recorded a rap song with rapper Meester G responding to 'dope man' by defending his soft drug policy. Later that year Heideroosjes record their eight album with Los Angeles based producer Cameron Webb who worked with bands like Motorhead, Ignite
Ignite
Ignite is a program for gifted and talented young people in South Australia, created in 1998 and formerly known as SHIP . It is administered by the South Australian Department of Education and Children's Services....
, Social Distortion
Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness , Jonny Wickersham , Brent Harding and David Hidalgo, Jr...
and Silverstein
Silverstein
Silverstein is a Canadian post-hardcore band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 2000. Their band name is a reference to the famous children's author Shel Silverstein, whom the band had admired and read the stories of as children. They have released a total of five studio albums, three EP's, a...
. Motorhead singer and legendary rock 'n roll star Lemmy features on the song "My Funeral". Even as Ignite leadsinger Zoli Teglas who sings in the song "Forgotten Continent".
After years of touring the world including Japan, South Africa, and former Yugoslavia, Heideroosjes turned to something completely different. In 2008 the band does a 1980s shows counting comedy tour called "Manie Manie". In this show the music seems less important and there's more focus on stories, acting and comedy.
In 2009 Heideroosjes celebrates 20 years touring with no line-up changes, the anniversary contains a double-album and an extinsive tour through Europe.
After a 'sabbatical year' in 2010 the band returns touring and announces a new album for 2011. In September of that year Heideroosjes announce the new studioalbum 'CEASE-FIRE' will be their last one. "after this album and the tour, we're gonna quit" the band states. Main reason for the split according to the bandmembers: "We still love to play and being on stage. But we are fed up with all the business that comes along with being in a professional band. We had a great time and travelled all over the world. We lived our dreams. And we believe it's better to burn out than to fade away".
Albums
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | In Your Face! (DEMO) | |
| 1993 | Noisy Fairytales Noisy Fairytales Noisy Fairytales is the debut album by the Dutch punk band De Heideroosjes.-Track listing:All songs written by Marco Roelofs except as noted.#"Can Anybody Tell Me?"#"I'm Not Deaf "#"Into The War"... |
Fairytale Records |
| 1994 | Choice For A Lost Generation?! Choice For a Lost Generation?! Choice for a Lost Generation?! is the second studio album by the Dutch band the Heideroosjes.-Track listing:All songs written by Marco Roelofs except as noted.#"Listen To The Pope"#"Not Mad "#"Suicide"#"The Granny Got 'M Drunk"... |
Fairytale Records |
| 1996 | Fifi Fifi (album) Fifi is the third studio album by the Dutch band the Heideroosjes.-Track listing:All songs written by Marco Roelofs except as noted.#"Break The Public Peace"#"Nothing For Free"#"Collect-Call To God"#"Klapvee!"#"Who's There For Me"... |
Play It Again Sam (record label) Play It Again Sam (record label) [PIAS] Recordings is the recorded music division of the [PIAS] Entertainment Group, a European independent artist and label services company.The record labels that operate under the [PIAS] Recordings umbrella are: Play It Again Sam, Wall of Sound and Different Recordings.Aside from the three London... |
| 1997 | Kung-Fu Kung-Fu (album) Kung-Fu is the fourth studio album by Dutch band the Heideroosjes, released in 1997.-Track listing:All songs written by Marco Roelofs.#"Ideals Lost"#"Bereik-Bar-Baar"#"Wurst & Käse"#"Act Right Now"#"Dood Zijn"#"I Don't Care That You Wear Nike Air"... |
Play It Again Sam (record label) Play It Again Sam (record label) [PIAS] Recordings is the recorded music division of the [PIAS] Entertainment Group, a European independent artist and label services company.The record labels that operate under the [PIAS] Recordings umbrella are: Play It Again Sam, Wall of Sound and Different Recordings.Aside from the three London... |
| 1998 | Smile... You're Dying! Smile... You're Dying! Smile... You're Dying! is a compilation album by the Dutch band the Heideroosjes. It contains re-recorded tracks taken from their first four studio albums: Noisy Fairytales, Choice for a Lost Generation?!, Fifi and Kung-Fu.-Track listing:... |
Epitaph Records Epitaph Records Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record... |
| 1999 | Schizo Schizo (album) Schizo is the fifth official studio album by the Heideroosjes. The album has a mix of English and Dutch songs, which are mostly political. It contains a Spice Girls cover "Wannabe". The Heideroosjes play this song as a mocking statement at their live shows... |
Epitaph Records Epitaph Records Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record... |
| 2001 | Fast Forward | Epitaph Records Epitaph Records Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record... |
| 2002 | It's a Life (12,5 Years Live!) It's A Life (12,5 Years Live!) It's a Life is a live album by the Heideroosjes.-Track listing:All lyrics written by Marco Roelofs.#"Who's There For Me"#"Break The Public Peace"#"Nothing's Wrong"#"Fistfuckpary at 701"#"Fistful Of Ideals"#"Watch Me Play"... |
Epitaph Records Epitaph Records Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record... |
| 2004 | SINema | Epitaph Records Epitaph Records Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record... |
| 2006 | Royal to the Bone Royal to the Bone Royal to the Bone is a record by the Dutch band de Heideroosjes. It is released in the United States. So in contrast to the normal mix of predominantly English songs and some Dutch tracks, this compilation only contains English songs.-Track listing:... |
I Scream Records (US only!) |
| 2007 | Chapter Eight, The Golden State | U-Sonic |
| 2009 | 20 Years: Ode & Tribute | Fairytale Records / PIAS |
| 2011 | Cease-Fire | Fairytale Records /PIAS |
Singles
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Goede tijden, slechte tijden | PIAS |
| 1996 | Klapvee | PIAS |
| 1996 | Break the public peace | PIAS |
| 1997 | Paradiso (vinyl-single only) | PIAS |
| 1997 | Würst & Käse | PIAS |
| 1998 | Firstfuckparty at 701 | PIAS |
| 1999 | Iedereen is gek (behalve jij!) | Epitaph Records |
| 1999 | Time is ticking away | Epitaph Records |
| 2001 | Ik wil niks! | Epitaph Records |
| 2001 | Billy broke a bottle again | Epitaph Records |
| 2004 | Damclub Hooligan (2 songs) | Epitaph Records |
| 2004 | Damclub Hooligan (Limited, 4 songs) | Epitaph Records |
| 2004 | Scapegoat Revolution | Epitaph Records |
| 2006 | United Tibet | Fairytale Records |
| 2007 | Lekker Belangrijk! | Fairytale Records |
| 2007 | My Funeral | Fairytale Records |
Videos and DVDs
- DVD: Bag Full of Stories 2004 (live videos and documentary)
- DVD: A Year in the Life of... 2006 (3 live concerts, a Punkmovie from the Heideroosjes in America and a parody on a Dutch talkshow called Jensen!)
- VHS: 12,5 year anniversary concert VHS 2002 (live concert, shot on the 8 of June 2002 @ Paradiso, Amsterdam
Songs covered by Heideroosjes
- Let me tell you this (cover from The Bips 1989)
- De padvindersclub (cover from Bert Vaan Albers Toen 1986)
- Don't do it (cover from The Boegies)
- Livin' in the city (cover from FEARFear (band)Fear is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1977. The band is credited for helping to shape the sound and style of American hardcore punk, the group started out as part of the early California punk rock scene, and gained national prominence after an infamous 1981...
) - Ich liebe Ulrike (cover from Mort Subite 1980)
- Sit back, zapp, grow fat & die! (cover from Brezhnev)
- Enjoy The SilenceEnjoy the Silence"Enjoy the Silence" is Depeche Mode's twenty-fourth UK single, released on 16 January 1990, and the second single from the then upcoming album Violator....
(cover from Depeche ModeDepeche ModeDepeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
) - Ramones-parade(Teenage lobtomy / I wanna be sedated / The KKK took my baby away)
- Liever dan lief (cover from Doe Maar)
- Wannabe (cover from Spice GirlsSpice GirlsThe Spice Girls were a British pop girl group formed in 1994. The group consisted of Victoria Beckham , Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell. They were signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe" in 1996, which hit number-one in more than 30...
) - Da doo ron ron (cover from The CrystalsThe CrystalsThe Crystals are an American vocal group based in New York, considered one of the defining acts of the girl group era of the first half of the 1960s. Their 1961–1964 chart hits, including "Uptown", "He's a Rebel", "Da Doo Ron Ron " and "Then He Kissed Me", featured three successive female lead...
) - Holland Brandt (cover from The ClashThe ClashThe Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
) - Welterusten Meneer de President (cover from Boudewijn De Groot)
- Marmor, stein und eisen bricht
- The Ring of Fire (cover from Jonny Cash)
- Candy sung together with SharonSharon den AdelSharon Janny den Adel is a Dutch singer and composer, best known as the lead vocalist and one of the main songwriters in the Dutch symphonic metal/rock band Within Temptation...
of Within TemptationWithin TemptationWithin Temptation is a Dutch symphonic gothic metal/rock band founded in 1996 by vocalist Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt. Their music is described as symphonic metal, although their earlier material, such as Enter, was gothic metal. In an interview, Den Adel said they fell into a...
(cover from Iggy PopIggy PopIggy Pop is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Though considered an innovator of punk rock, Pop's music has encompassed a number of styles over the years, including pop, metal, jazz and blues...
)