De Hardheid
Dutch skapunk band
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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 |
| Label | 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
Studio albums
- Wreed voor je (1999)
- Lijfstraf (2001) — Corporal Punishment
- De Nodige Hardheid (2003) — The Necessary Hardness
- Onze Jongens (2006) Our Boys
Singles and EPs
- Laat Je Tanden Zien (EP) (2008)