Canyon (4)

Former group from Volendam, The Netherlands. The group was formed in January 1977. They released several singles in their first 10 years, including their only hitsingle 'Als Ik Maar Bij Jou Ben', a dutch cover version of 'L'Italiano' from Toto Cutugno. In 1981 they released their anthem for their home city 'Mooi Volendam', which didn't reach the hitparade but did become No. 1 in the Volendammer Top 1000 in 2013. After Dick Plat went to BZN in 1988 to replace Thomas Tol, the only surviving member Jaap Veerman continued the band until the end of 2000 with several different new members every couple of years. Members were: Theo van Scherpenseel - Guitar, Vocals (1977-1978) went solo shortly after that as Specs Hildebrand Jaap Veerman (nickname Korn or Corn) - Guitar, Vocals (1978-2000) Klaas Tuip (nickname Kap or Kappie) - Drums (1977-1989) went to Stampvast Dick Plat - Accordion, Keyboards (1977-1988) went to BZN to replace Thomas Tol Annie Keyzer (nickname Annie Kras), Vocals (1985, only on 6828316) Willem de Vries (also in the database as Wim de Vries) - Bass (1987-...) Evert Veerman (nickname Jash) - Guitar, Keyboards (1988-1989, 1990-1994) Johan Lansing, Drums (1989-1994) Ben Vermeulen, Keyboards (1990-...) Nico de Gooijer, Drums (1994-...)