Biography
I am a Dutch singer-songwriter with a mild form of autism.
In 2012 I took part in the Dutch television program "Niks te gek" (Nothing too crazy), in which people with intellectual disabilities could make their dream wishes come true. My wish was to record 1 of my self-written songs with the Dutch symphonic metal band EPICA. This caused worldwide fame.
Then I founded the online international symphonic / melodic rock / metal cover group FBCV (Full Band Cover Version), where I am in the choir part as a tenor / baritone singer and in the band part as a grunter and screamer. This group is mainly active on Facebook and YouTube.
I was also part of the Dutch singing duo Ben & Ruurd (from March 2016 to 31 December 2017 and from 1 January 2020 to 3 August 2020) with my good friend Ben de Ruiter. We released the album "Voor altijd" (Forever), some digital singles and some video clips.
On September 7th, 2021 I released my first Dutch studio album "Anders dan anders" (meaning: Different than usual).
In 2012 I took part in the Dutch television program "Niks te gek" (Nothing too crazy), in which people with intellectual disabilities could make their dream wishes come true. My wish was to record 1 of my self-written songs with the Dutch symphonic metal band EPICA. This caused worldwide fame.
Then I founded the online international symphonic / melodic rock / metal cover group FBCV (Full Band Cover Version), where I am in the choir part as a tenor / baritone singer and in the band part as a grunter and screamer. This group is mainly active on Facebook and YouTube.
I was also part of the Dutch singing duo Ben & Ruurd (from March 2016 to 31 December 2017 and from 1 January 2020 to 3 August 2020) with my good friend Ben de Ruiter. We released the album "Voor altijd" (Forever), some digital singles and some video clips.
On September 7th, 2021 I released my first Dutch studio album "Anders dan anders" (meaning: Different than usual).
What kind of music do I make?
LANGUAGE GENRE KIND
Dutch Pop (a.o. ABBA and Marco Borsato) Own work
Frisian Rock (a.o. Phil Collins and Kane) Covers
English Metal (a.o. Within Temptation and EPICA)
German Classical (o.a. Mozart and Puccini)
French Oldies (a.o. Wim Sonneveld)
Spanish Dance (a.o. Armin van Buuren)
Dutch Pop (a.o. ABBA and Marco Borsato) Own work
Frisian Rock (a.o. Phil Collins and Kane) Covers
English Metal (a.o. Within Temptation and EPICA)
German Classical (o.a. Mozart and Puccini)
French Oldies (a.o. Wim Sonneveld)
Spanish Dance (a.o. Armin van Buuren)
DiscographyHere is a part of my discography.
Forevermore
(with the Dutch symphonic metal band EPICA) Bailar, Bailar (Dansen met jou) (with the Dutch singer Ben De Ruiter) Monster (with the South-American progressive rock band Argovia) In de club (with the Dutch hardstyle act Slagerij Janssen) Anders dan anders (solo album) |
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Performances
I can be booked once a month for a performance.
If you are interessed, you can contact RFJW Bookings
(my personal management) by e-mail: rfjw.bookings@gmail.com
The price will be discussed with the management.
If you are interessed, you can contact RFJW Bookings
(my personal management) by e-mail: rfjw.bookings@gmail.com
The price will be discussed with the management.
When? Age(s)? Event? At what time? Where?
Only on Saturday* 13-100 Festival From 2 to 3 PM** The Netherlands***
Private feasts
*Performing during a weekday during the holidays is only possible in consultation with the management.
**This always includes a 20-minute break.
***Performing in Belgium (Flanders) is only possible in consultation with the management.
Only on Saturday* 13-100 Festival From 2 to 3 PM** The Netherlands***
Private feasts
*Performing during a weekday during the holidays is only possible in consultation with the management.
**This always includes a 20-minute break.
***Performing in Belgium (Flanders) is only possible in consultation with the management.
