Margriet Eshuijs
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Margriet Eshuijs | |
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 Eshuijs in 1981 | |
| Born | 14 October 1952 Zaandam, Netherlands |
| Died | 29 December 2022 (aged 70) Zaandam, Netherlands |
| Occupation | Singer |
Margriet Eshuijs (14 October 1952 – 29 December 2022) was a Dutch singer.
Eshuijs 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]
