Tim Griek
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Tim Griek | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thiemen Griek 1944 |
| Died | 1988 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Known for | Music producer |
Tim Griek (1944, Haarlem – 13 February 1988, Ursem) was a Dutch musician and producer. [1]
Griek played the percussions in the Dutch music group The Jokers, in 1967 renamed to Ekseption.[2] He left the group in 1968 to become a music producer. Some of the artists he represented were , Jan Akkerman, Brainbox, and André Hazes.
In 1988 Griek drove his car by accident in a river and drowned.[3] André Hazes, who was a good friend of Griek, composed the song "Bedankt mijn vriend" (Thanks to my friend) as a tribute.
Trivia[]
- In 2012 musical (He believes in me), which is actually about the life of André Hazes, the role of Tim Griek is performed by Cees Geel and (alternating).
- In 2015 movie Bloed, zweet & tranen the role of Tim Griek is played by Fedja van Huêt.
References[]
- ^ "Profiel Tim Griek" [Profile Tim Griek] (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- ^ "Tim Griek" [Tim Griek] (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- ^ "Vandaag in de muziek: februari - deel 1" [Today in music: February - Part 1] (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 May 2015.
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