Margriet Eshuijs (14 October 1952 – 29 December 2022) was a Dutch singer.
Margriet Eshuijs | |
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 Eshuijs in 1981 | |
| Born | 14 October 1952 Zaandam, Netherlands |
| Died | 29 December 2022 (aged 70) Zaandam, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation | Singer |
Life and career
editEshuijs was born in Zaandam, where her parents ran a music school and a record shop.[1] A multi-instrumentist who played guitar, piano, organ and keyboards, Eshuijs started her professional career in 1972 co-founding the group Lucifer, best known for the songs "House for sale" and "Scarlet Lady" .[2] After the group disbanded, Eshuijs continued her career as a solo artist, while also serving at the Music Conservatory in Alkmaar.[2][3] Her major solo hit was the song "Black Pearl".[1] In her later years she established a Margriet Eshuijs Pop Choir[1] and was part of a local band, The Dream, led from her partner Maarten Peters.[3]
During her career Eshuijs received numerous accolades and honours, notably three Edison Awards, a Golden Harp and the title of Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.[1][2] She died after a long illness on 29 December 2022, at the age of 70.[2][3]
Discography
edit- with Lucifer
- As We Are, 1975
- Margriet, 1977
- Solo albums
- On the Move Again, 1979
- Right on Time, 1981
- Eye to Eye, 1982
- Sometimes, 1991
- The Wee Small Hours, 1993
- Shadow Dancing, 1996
- Step into the Light, 1998
- Time, 2001
- In Concert, 2005
References
edit- ^ a b c d van Eenennaam, Alexander (30 December 2022). "Margriet Eshuijs (1952-2022) vertikte het om een levende jukebox van de hit House for sale worden". Het Parool (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Zangeres Margriet Eshuijs (70) overleden". NOS (in Dutch). 30 December 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ a b c Waals, Frank (30 December 2022). "Zangeres Margriet Eshuijs (70) overleden". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 December 2022.
External links
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- Margriet Eshuijs discography at Discogs
