De Hardheid is a Dutch skapunk band from Amsterdam composed of nine members.[1] The band was founded in 1996 and sings in Dutch. De Hardheid has released three studio albums and one EP.[2]
De Hardheid | |
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| Origin | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Genres | Ska, Dutch Punk |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Eargear Records |
| Members | Singer and Guitarist: Mr. Cokart Singer: Harm Van Putten Bassist: Daan Guitarist: Drs. Rik Drummer: Niels Tenor saxophonist: Henny Trumpeter: Jens Altsaxophonist: Menno Vermeulen Trombonist: Giel "Mendel" Mulder |
Although the band has been on sabbatical since 2009, they occasionally play reunion gigs.[3] De Hardheid has often played at poppodia[4] and other Dutch festivals, including performances in 2023.[5]
The band was influenced by bands like The Specials, Doe Maar, The Skatalites and the Dead Kennedys.
Discography
editStudio Albums
edit- Wreed voor je (1999)
- Lijfstraf (2001) — Corporal Punishment
- De Nodige Hardheid (2003) — The Necessary Hardness
- Onze Jongens (2006) Our Boys
Singles and EPs
edit- Laat Je Tanden Zien (EP) (2008)
References
edit- ^ "De Hardheid" (in Dutch). Amsterdam Paradiso. Archived from the original on 2024-01-28. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "De Hardheid". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ "REÜNIESHOW VAN DE HARDHEID MET SUPPORT VAN DE SKAGGERZ EN THIN PILLOW" (in Dutch). Popunie. 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "POPPODIUM ATAK" (in Dutch). Popunie. Archived from the original on 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Gunnar (2023-02-20). "JERA ON AIR – NEUE BANDS FÜR 2023" (in German). Away from Life. Retrieved 2024-01-28.