Editing Doe Maar

{{Short description|Dutch Nederpop/ska band}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| name         = Doe Maar
| image        = Doe Maar in Donkey Shot, Heemskerk 1982 - 26.jpg
| landscape    = yes
| alt          = 
| caption      = Doe Maar in 1982
| alias        = 
| origin       = Netherlands
| genre        = {{hlist|[[Nederpop]]|[[ska]]}}
| years_active = 1978–1984 {{small|(occasional reunions: 2000, 2008, 2011–2013, 2016–2018, 2021)}}
| label        = 
| website      = {{URL|doemaar.nl}}
| past_members =
* [[Ernst Jansz]]
* Jan Hendriks
* Carel Copier
* Piet Dekker
* [[Henny Vrienten]]
* René van Collem
* Jan Pijnenburg
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'''Doe Maar''' ({{IPA|nl|du ˈmaːr}}; {{Translation|"go ahead" or "just do it"}}) was a [[Nederpop|Dutch pop]] band that combined [[Punk rock|punk]], [[ska]], and [[reggae]] influences. Formed in 1978, they broke up in 1984, reunited in 2000, and remained sporadically active from then until 2021, when their frontman, [[Henny Vrienten]], died. Throughout their career, the band released five studio albums, four live albums, ten compilations, and numerous singles.

==History==
===Formation and debut album: 1978–80===
Doe Maar was formed in 1978 by keyboardist and vocalist [[Ernst Jansz]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Boek De Neerkant incl. CD 'De Neerkant' + bonusCD 'De eerste jaren' (Doe Maar) |url=https://www.indeknipscheer.com/boek-de-neerkant-incl-cd-de-neerkant-bonuscd-de-eerste-demo-van-doe-maar/ |website=indeknipscheer.com |date=20 August 2017 |access-date=3 October 2023 |language=nl |trans-title=Book De Neerkant incl. CD 'De Neerkant' + bonus CD 'The first years' (Doe Maar)}}</ref> bassist Piet Dekker (they had previously played in several projects together, including [[Boudewijn de Groot]]'s backing band<ref>{{cite news|title=Boudewijn de Groot – Waar Ik Woon En Wie Ik Ben |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1239058-Boudewijn-de-Groot-Waar-Ik-Woon-En-Wie-Ik-Ben |website=discogs.com |access-date=5 October 2023}}</ref>), guitarist Jan Hendriks, and drummer Carel Copier. They released their debut, [[Doe Maar (album)|self-titled album]] a year later, and Dekker departed in 1980. The band replaced him with Joost Belinfante.

===Henny Vrienten and ''Skunk'': 1980–81===
At the end of their first tour, Jansz invited [[Henny Vrienten]], a professional musician and composer, to join the band. They began work on the group's second album, ''Skunk'', which was released in March 1981.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Skunk – Ernst Jansz |url=https://ernstjansz.com/2018/10/25/skunk-2/ |access-date=18 February 2025 |language=nl}}</ref>

===''Doris Day'' and breakthrough: 1982===
In 1982, Carel Copier suffered a career-ending injury, forcing him to depart the band. René van Collem was recruited in time to record Doe Maar's third album, ''Doris Day en andere Stukken'', whose title track, "[[Doris Day (song)|Doris Day]]", proved a hit. The album was a success and gained the band prominence among Dutch audiences. A [[Dub music|dub]] version of the record, titled ''Doe De Dub'', mixed by Vrienten and producer Peter Vincent, came out the same year, and the band won a [[Zilveren Harp]] award from [[Buma Cultuur]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Winnaars Zilveren Harp |url=https://www.allesopeenrij.nl/kunst1/muziek/winnaars-zilveren-harp/ |website=allesopeenrij.nl |access-date=5 October 2023 |language=nl |trans-title=Silver Harp winners}}</ref> In May 1982, they were the opening act at [[Pinkpop Festival|Pinkpop]]. Van Collem left shortly after (he joined [[Spargo (band)|Spargo]] the following year) and was replaced by Jan Pijnenburg.

===''4us'', touring, and solo work: 1983–84===
In March 1983, Doe Maar issued their fourth album, titled ''4us'' (a creative spelling of "virus"). In September, the band embarked on their first tour of Belgium. They also released their first live album, titled ''Lijf aan lijf''.

Jansz published his debut novel, ''Gideon's droom'', while Vrienten recorded his first Dutch-language solo album, ''Geen ballade'', having previously released the English-language record ''Paul Santos'', in 1977. The last track on ''Geen ballade'', the instrumental "Amstel Hotel 13:00", features all Doe Maar members playing their instruments.

===Breakup: 1984===
In February 1984, Doe Maar went into the studio to record their fifth album. However, they made little headway, and after releasing the single "Macho", they decided to split up. The band played two farewell concerts at [[Maaspoort]] in Den Bosch, the recordings of which were released in 1995. They also released their first compilation album, titled ''5 Jaar – Het complete overzicht'', which included two new tracks. In the following years, the band played several reunion shows and released five more compilations.

===New music and tribute album: 2000===
In November 1999, Doe Maar announced a one-time reunion. In February 2000, they issued two singles on the same day: Vrienten's "Als niet als", featuring rapper [[Brainpower]], and Jansz' "Watje". In April, a new album from the band came out, titled ''Klaar''. They played several concerts at [[Rotterdam Ahoy]], a recording of which was released the same year, under the title ''Hees van Ahoy''.

In December 2000, a tribute album, titled ''TriLLend Op M'n Benen (Doe Maar Door Anderen)'', consisting of 14 Doe Maar songs recorded by various artists, was released. Contributors to the record included [[Bløf]], [[Postmen (band)|Postmen]] feat. [[Def Rhymz]], [[Rowwen Hèze]], [[Skik]], [[Trijntje Oosterhuis]], [[Caesar (band)|Caesar]], the Prodigal Sons, [[Grof Geschut]], [[Daryll-Ann]], [[Abel (band)|Abel]], [[Heideroosjes]], [[Marcel de Groot]], [[Bob Fosko]], and [[Osdorp Posse]].

===''Doe Maar!'' the musical: 2005–07===
At the end of October 2005, reports appeared in the media that Doe Maar was working with [[V&V Entertainment]] on a musical theatre production set to their music. ''Doe Maar!'', subtitled ''De popmusical'', premiered in [[Tilburg]] on 28 January 2007 and was attended by the full band. It was nominated for five [[John Kraaijkamp Music Award]]s and won four, including best male lead ([[Daniël Boissevain]]), best male supporting role (Jan Elbertse), best female supporting role (Annick Boer), as well as the audience award. Written by Pieter van de Waterbeemd, the production's cast also included [[Kim-Lian]] and [[Jan Rot]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Verhaal |url=http://www.theaterhits.nl/index2.php?production_ref=10 |website=theaterhits.nl | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070824135056/http://www.theaterhits.nl/index2.php?production_ref=10 |access-date=4 October 2023 | archive-date=24 August 2007 |language=nl |trans-title=Story}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Musical Doe Maar |url=https://www.npostart.nl/musical-doe-maar/01-01-2008/AVRO_1273830 |website=npostart.nl |date=1 January 2008 |access-date=4 October 2023 |language=nl}}</ref>

===''Versies/Limmen Tapes'' and further activity: 2012–present===
In May 2012, Vrienten announced on the television program ''[[De Wereld Draait Door]]'' that Doe Maar was working on new material, in collaboration with the record label [[TopNotch]]. Released in September of that year, ''Versies/Limmen Tapes'' was a double album that consisted of new versions of the band's classic songs on the first disc, ''Limmen Tapes'', and rap covers of Doe Maar tracks on ''Versies'', produced by [[Remon Stotijn|the Anonymous Mis]], by such artists as [[Gers Pardoel]], [[Kempi]], [[Kraantje Pappie]], [[the Opposites]], [[Winne]], [[Extince]], Postmen, Def Rhymz, and [[Spinvis]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Doe Maar de studio in met rappers |url=https://www.telegraaf.nl/lifestyle/1210069/doe-maar-de-studio-in-met-rappers |website=telegraaf.nl |date=25 February 2013 |access-date=4 October 2023 |language=nl |trans-title=Doe Maar in the studio with rappers}}{{subscription required}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Henny Vrienten doet het met rappers |url=https://www.rtlnieuws.nl/boulevard/entertainment/henny-vrienten-doet-het-met-rappers |website=rtlnieuws.nl |date=3 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915205831/https://www.rtlnieuws.nl/boulevard/entertainment/henny-vrienten-doet-het-met-rappers |access-date=5 October 2023 |archive-date=15 September 2017 |language=nl |trans-title=Henny Vrienten does it with rappers}}</ref>

Later that year, the band received the [[Edison Award]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Edison Oeuvreprijs voor Doe Maar |url=http://www.spitsnieuws.nl/archives/entertainment/2012/10/edison-oeuvreprijs-voor-doe-maar |website=spitsnieuws.nl |date=9 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011045429/http://www.spitsnieuws.nl/archives/entertainment/2012/10/edison-oeuvreprijs-voor-doe-maar |access-date=5 October 2023 |archive-date=11 October 2012 |language=nl |trans-title=Edison Oeuvre Prize for Doe Maar}}</ref> and they held a charity concert for [[War Child (charity)|War Child]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Doe Maar voor War Child |url=http://www.warchild.nl/doemaar |website=warchild.nl |date=9 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026002822/http://www.warchild.nl/doemaar |access-date=5 October 2023 |archive-date=26 October 2012 |language=nl |trans-title=Doe Maar for War Child}}</ref>

In early 2013, Doe Maar embarked on the Glad ijs tour. Later that year, the television documentary ''Doe Maar: Dit is Alles'' was broadcast. In 2016, they celebrated the 32nd anniversary of their breakup and released a Dutch version of [[Toots and the Maytals]]' "[[54-46 That's My Number]]" with Surinamese reggae singer [[Kenny B]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Doe Maar en Kenny B maken reggaenummer |url=https://www.telegraaf.nl/nieuws/428166/doe-maar-en-kenny-b-maken-reggaenummer |website=telegraaf.nl |date=18 April 2016 |access-date=4 October 2023 |language=nl |trans-title=Doe Maar and Kenny B make a reggae song}}{{subscription required}}</ref>

In 2018, Doe Maar celebrated their 40th anniversary with the club tour Er verandert NIX.<ref>{{cite news|title=Doe Maar viert jubileum met clubtour |url=https://www.parool.nl/nieuws/doe-maar-viert-jubileum-met-clubtour~b208b991/ |website=parool.nl |date=27 February 2018 |access-date=5 October 2023 |language=nl |trans-title=Doe Maar celebrates anniversary with club tour}}</ref> In 2021, the band was set to perform at [[Down The Rabbit Hole (festival)|Down the Rabbit Hole]], but the event was cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. A farewell tour for the group, which was to start at the end of 2021, was also cancelled, owing to Vrienten's illness.<ref>{{cite news|title=Doe Maar cancelt afscheidstournee vanwege ziekte Vrienten |url=https://www.ad.nl/show/doe-maar-cancelt-afscheidstournee-vanwege-ziekte-vrienten~a97f3a20/ |website=ad.nl |date=23 September 2021 |access-date=5 October 2023 |language=nl |trans-title=Doe Maar cancels farewell tour due to Vrienten's illness}}</ref>

On 25 April 2022, Henny Vrienten died of [[lung cancer]], at the age of 73.<ref>{{cite news|title=Henny Vrienten was een muzikaal icoon dat nog zoveel te vertellen had |url=https://www.volkskrant.nl/cultuur-media/henny-vrienten-was-een-muzikaal-icoon-dat-nog-zoveel-te-vertellen-had~bf15cf06/#:~:text=Bij%20Vrienten%20was%20longkanker%20geconstateerd |website=volkskrant.nl |date=25 April 2022 |access-date=5 October 2023 |language=nl |trans-title=Henny Vrienten was a musical icon who still had so much to say}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Zanger en componist Henny Vrienten op 73-jarige leeftijd overleden |url=https://www.trouw.nl/cultuur-media/zanger-en-componist-henny-vrienten-op-73-jarige-leeftijd-overleden~bb2224f9/ |website=trouw.nl |date=25 April 2022 |access-date=5 October 2023 |language=nl |trans-title=Singer and composer Henny Vrienten died at the age of 73}}</ref>

On 31 May 2024, the band's original drummer, Carel Copier, died of cancer, at the age of 72.<ref>{{cite news|title=Carel Copier (72), de eerste drummer van Doe Maar, overleden
|url=https://nos.nl/l/2522809 |website=nos.nl |date=31 May 2024 |access-date=2 May 2024 |language=nl |trans-title=Carel Copier, the first drummer of Doe Maar, dead}}</ref>

==Trivia==
Doe Maar have a tile on the Walk of Fame outside [[GelreDome|GelreDome stadium]], in Arnhem, for four sold-out shows of ''Symphonica in Rosso'' they performed there in 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Doe Maar eigen tegel Walk of Fame Gelredome |url=https://arnhem.nieuws.nl/nieuws/20121012/doe-maar-eigen-tegel-walk-of-fame-gelredome/ |website=arnhem.nieuws.nl |date=12 October 2012 |access-date=10 October 2023 |language=nl |trans-title=Doe Maar gets a tile on the Gelredome Walk of Fame}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Doe Maar betovert in 2012 tijdens Symphonica in Rosso |url=https://www.nporadio2.nl/nieuws/npo-radio-2/22788564-5807-442e-a4a9-d065126c9df9/legendarisch-live-doe-maar-in-gelredome |website=nporadio2.nl |date=24 August 2019 |access-date=10 October 2023 |language=nl |trans-title=Doe Maar enchants in 2012 during Symphonica in Rosso}}</ref>

==Band members==
===Final lineup===
* [[Ernst Jansz]] – vocals, keyboards <small>(1978–1984, 2000, 2008, 2011–2013, 2016–2018, 2021)</small>
* Jan Hendriks – guitar, backing vocals <small>(1978–1984, 2000, 2008, 2011–2013, 2016–2018, 2021)</small>
* [[Henny Vrienten]] – vocals, bass <small>(1980–1984, 2000, 2008, 2011–2013, 2016–2018, 2021; died 2022)</small>
* René van Collem – drums <small>(1981–1982, 2011–2013, 2016–2018, 2021; touring 1982)</small>

===Past members===
* Piet Dekker – vocals, bass <small>(1978–1980)</small>
* Carel Copier – drums, vocals <small>(1978–1981; died 2024)</small>
* Jan Pijnenburg – drums <small>(1982–1984, 2000, 2008)</small>

===Timeline===
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==Discography==
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===Albums===
'''Studio albums'''
* ''[[Doe Maar (album)|Doe Maar]]'' (1979)
* ''Skunk'' ([[:nl:Skunk (Doe Maar)|nl]]) (1981)
* ''Doris Day en andere stukken'' ([[:nl:Doris Day en andere Stukken|nl]]) (1982)
* ''4us'' ([[:nl:4us|nl]]) (1983)
* ''Klaar'' ([[:nl:Klaar (Doe Maar)|nl]]) (2000)

'''Live albums'''
* ''Lijf aan lijf'' ([[:nl:Lijf aan lijf|nl]]) (1983)
* ''Het afscheidsconcert – Live in de Maaspoort 's-Hertogenbosch'' (1995)
* ''Hees van Ahoy'' (2000)
* ''Symphonica in Rosso'' ([[:nl:Symphonica in Rosso (Doe Maar)|nl]]) (2012)

'''Compilations'''
* ''5 jaar Doe Maar, Het complete overzicht'' (1984)
* ''De beste van Doe Maar'' (1984)
* ''De beste'' (1991)
* ''Het complete hitoverzicht'' (1994)
* ''Het allerbeste van Doe Maar'' (1999)
* ''Alles'' (1999)
* ''Hollands glorie'' (2004)
* ''Écht alles'' (2007)
* ''De singles'' (2008)
* ''De doos van Doe Maar'' (box set, 2012)
{{column}}
'''Other albums'''
* ''Doe de dub – Discodubversie'' ([[:nl:Doe De Dub|nl]]) ([[Dub music|dub]] version of ''Doris Day'', 1982)
* ''Versies/Limmen tapes'' (Doe Maar and various performers, 2012)
* ''TriLLend Op M'n Benen (Doe Maar Door Anderen)'' (tribute album, 2000)
* ''Doe Maar! De popmusical'' (soundtrack from the musical, 2007)

'''Compilation appearances'''
* ''Uitholling overdwars'' (1979)
* ''De gevestigde orde'' (1982)
* ''Een gebaar'' (charity album for [[Amnesty International]], 1983)

===Singles===
* "Ik zou het willen doen" (1979)
* "Sinds 1 dag of 2 (32 jaar)" (1980)
* "Smoorverliefd" (1981)
* "Doris Day" (1982)
* "Is dit alles" (1982)
* "De bom" (1982)
* "Pa" (1983)
* "1 nacht alleen" (1983)
* "Macho" (1984)
* "Sinds 1 dag of 2 (32 jaar)" (1991)
* "Als niet als" – with [[Brainpower]] & [[Def P]] (2000)
* "Watje" (2000)
* "De bom" (2007)
{{columns-end}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* {{in lang|nl}} {{Official website|doemaar.nl}}
* {{Discogs artist|Doe Maar}}
* {{IMDb name|5553728}}

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[[Category:Dutch reggae musical groups]]
[[Category:Dutch ska groups]]
[[Category:Dutch rock music groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1978]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 1984]]
[[Category:Musical groups reestablished in 2000]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2021]]
[[Category:1978 establishments in the Netherlands]]
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