Robert Jan Stips
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Robert Jan Stips is a Dutch
musician born in The Hague
the 4 February 1950.
He initially found fame as a keyboard player, arranger and producer with the group Supersister. This led to an invitation to join Golden Earring
, one of the most successful Dutch groups of the time.In 1975 Stips appeared on the group's follow-up to there smash Moontan. Entitled "Switch" Stips playing was featured throughout.In 1976 Stips appeared as a full fledged member on "To The Hilt". This would prove to be his last full effort with the group. Stips also took part in the group's successful American tour in 1976, but left afterwards to form Stars & Stips which released Nevergreens in 1976 and the group Sweet d'Buster with saxophonist Bertus Borgers
.Stips has guested on several Golden Earring efforts since.
In 1979, Stips left Sweet d'Buster and formed Transister
, which released one album : Zig Zag. In 1981, Robert Jan Stips released his first solo LP (U.P.). The same year, Stips became the keyboard player for The Nits
, with whom he had previously worked as a producer. During his years with The Nits
he also produced albums for Cloud Nine and Vitesse. He was the main composer of The Nits
' orchestral work, Hjuvi - A Rhapsody in Time. In 1982 Stips appeared on Golden Earring's "Cut" release. It featured the groups worldwide hit "Twilight Zone". Stip also plays on the groups 1986 release " The Hole".
Robert Jan Stips left Nits
in 1996 at the end of their Greatest Hits tour, and launched the group STIPS, with which he brought out an album : Egotrip. STIPS released two albums in collaboration with Freek de Jonge
: Gemeen Goed in 1997 then Rapsodia in 1998. In 1999, Robert Jan Stips released two solo albums : Greyhound and Rembrandt 2000 (at the occasion of a great exhibition Rembrandt in The Hague
). He also appeared on Golden Earring's "Last Blast Of The Century." A two disc live career retrospective. In 2003, he rejoined Nits
for their thirtieth anniversary tour. He played on the subsequent albums and has continued to tour with the group.
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...
musician born in 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...
the 4 February 1950.
He initially found fame as a keyboard player, arranger and producer with the group Supersister. This led to an invitation to join 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...
, one of the most successful Dutch groups of the time.In 1975 Stips appeared on the group's follow-up to there smash Moontan. Entitled "Switch" Stips playing was featured throughout.In 1976 Stips appeared as a full fledged member on "To The Hilt". This would prove to be his last full effort with the group. Stips also took part in the group's successful American tour in 1976, but left afterwards to form Stars & Stips which released Nevergreens in 1976 and the group Sweet d'Buster with saxophonist Bertus Borgers
Bertus Borgers
Bertus Borgers is a Dutch saxophone player.He was born in Vessem.-Discography:*Mr. Albert Show - Mr. Albert Show *Mr...
.Stips has guested on several Golden Earring efforts since.
In 1979, Stips left Sweet d'Buster and formed Transister
Transister
Transister is an alternative rock band, formed in late 1995 in Los Angeles, by music industry veterans from both the United States and the United Kingdom. Despite only having released one album to moderate sales, their work has been featured on a number of film soundtracks...
, which released one album : Zig Zag. In 1981, Robert Jan Stips released his first solo LP (U.P.). The same year, Stips became the keyboard player for The Nits
The Nits
Nits are a Dutch pop group, founded in 1974. Their musical style has varied considerably over the years, as has their line-up with the core of Henk Hofstede , Rob Kloet, drummer, Robert Jan Stips , keyboards.Their biggest hit in the Netherlands was "Nescio" , a tribute to...
, with whom he had previously worked as a producer. During his years with The Nits
The Nits
Nits are a Dutch pop group, founded in 1974. Their musical style has varied considerably over the years, as has their line-up with the core of Henk Hofstede , Rob Kloet, drummer, Robert Jan Stips , keyboards.Their biggest hit in the Netherlands was "Nescio" , a tribute to...
he also produced albums for Cloud Nine and Vitesse. He was the main composer of The Nits
The Nits
Nits are a Dutch pop group, founded in 1974. Their musical style has varied considerably over the years, as has their line-up with the core of Henk Hofstede , Rob Kloet, drummer, Robert Jan Stips , keyboards.Their biggest hit in the Netherlands was "Nescio" , a tribute to...
' orchestral work, Hjuvi - A Rhapsody in Time. In 1982 Stips appeared on Golden Earring's "Cut" release. It featured the groups worldwide hit "Twilight Zone". Stip also plays on the groups 1986 release " The Hole".
Robert Jan Stips left Nits
The Nits
Nits are a Dutch pop group, founded in 1974. Their musical style has varied considerably over the years, as has their line-up with the core of Henk Hofstede , Rob Kloet, drummer, Robert Jan Stips , keyboards.Their biggest hit in the Netherlands was "Nescio" , a tribute to...
in 1996 at the end of their Greatest Hits tour, and launched the group STIPS, with which he brought out an album : Egotrip. STIPS released two albums in collaboration with Freek de Jonge
Freek de Jonge
Frederik "Freek" Jan Georg de Jonge is a Dutch cabaret performer, singer, comedian and blogger.-Early life and career:...
: Gemeen Goed in 1997 then Rapsodia in 1998. In 1999, Robert Jan Stips released two solo albums : Greyhound and Rembrandt 2000 (at the occasion of a great exhibition Rembrandt in 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...
). He also appeared on Golden Earring's "Last Blast Of The Century." A two disc live career retrospective. In 2003, he rejoined Nits
The Nits
Nits are a Dutch pop group, founded in 1974. Their musical style has varied considerably over the years, as has their line-up with the core of Henk Hofstede , Rob Kloet, drummer, Robert Jan Stips , keyboards.Their biggest hit in the Netherlands was "Nescio" , a tribute to...
for their thirtieth anniversary tour. He played on the subsequent albums and has continued to tour with the group.