Edward Reekers
Encyclopedia
Edward Reekers is a Dutch
singer. Most notable is his work as lead singer for Dutch progressive rock
band
Kayak
.
Having been a fan of the band for years, Reekers joined Kayak in 1978. He replaced Max Werner
, who became the band's drummer. With Reekers as the new lead singer, Kayak immediately scored their biggest European hit single: "Ruthless Queen". The accompanying album Phantom of the Night
reached gold in Holland.
Reekers was with Kayak from 1978 until the split in 1982. He sang on three studio albums, and on the live-album "Eyewitness". During live concerts he played occasional keyboards and electric guitar.
He was not involved in the 1999 reunion of the band, but he did make guest appearances at some concerts in 2003. He even replaced Bert Heerink (Kayak's singer at that time) for an entire concert in 2003, when Heerink had other commitments.
In 2005, Reekers re-joined Kayak as one of the singers on their "Nostradamus"-project. When Bert Heerink left the band after the Nostradamus-tour, Reekers was the band's male lead singer again. By this time, female singer Cindy Oudshoorn was also in the band. During the "Kayakoustic" tour of 2006/2007, Reekers also played recorder, kazoo and various percussion instruments.
Apart from his work with Kayak, Reekers sings backing vocals on many albums from Dutch and Belgian
artists. He also lends his voice to commercials and cartoon movies. Reekers is a part-time actor and film director, specializing in the Dutch lip-synchronisation of famous films (incl. the Harry Potter films and some Disney cartoons).
He sings lead vocals -along with many other singers- on some albums by Ayreon
, a project of Dutch musician Arjen Anthony Lucassen
.
Edward Reekers has released 3 solo albums: "The Last Forest" (1981), "Stages" (1993) and "Child Of The Water" (2008). On "The Last Forest" Reekers was helped by ex-Kayak members Max Werner
and Johan Slager
. In Brazil he had a huge hit with "The words to say I love you" in 1983, released in the original soundtrack of the soup-opera "Pão pão beijo beijo".
He has released many solo singles in English
, German
and Dutch
.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
singer. Most notable is his work as lead singer for Dutch progressive rock
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
Kayak
Kayak (band)
Kayak are a Dutch progressive rock band formed in 1972 in the city Hilversum by Ton Scherpenzeel and Pim Koopman. In 1973, their debut album "See See The Sun" was released, including 3 hit singles. Their main popularity was in the Netherlands, with their top hit reaching #6 on the Dutch charts in...
.
Having been a fan of the band for years, Reekers joined Kayak in 1978. He replaced Max Werner
Max Werner
Max Werner was lead singer, drummer and percussionist of the Dutch Progressive rock band Kayak. He co-founded the band along with keyboardist Ton Scherpenzeel, guitarist Johan Slager and drummer Pim Koopman in 1972....
, who became the band's drummer. With Reekers as the new lead singer, Kayak immediately scored their biggest European hit single: "Ruthless Queen". The accompanying album Phantom of the Night
Phantom of the Night
Phantom of the Night is the 6th studio album by Dutch Progressive rock band Kayak. "Ruthless Queen" was released as a single, becoming the bands biggest hit, nearing the top of the charts in The Netherlands....
reached gold in Holland.
Reekers was with Kayak from 1978 until the split in 1982. He sang on three studio albums, and on the live-album "Eyewitness". During live concerts he played occasional keyboards and electric guitar.
He was not involved in the 1999 reunion of the band, but he did make guest appearances at some concerts in 2003. He even replaced Bert Heerink (Kayak's singer at that time) for an entire concert in 2003, when Heerink had other commitments.
In 2005, Reekers re-joined Kayak as one of the singers on their "Nostradamus"-project. When Bert Heerink left the band after the Nostradamus-tour, Reekers was the band's male lead singer again. By this time, female singer Cindy Oudshoorn was also in the band. During the "Kayakoustic" tour of 2006/2007, Reekers also played recorder, kazoo and various percussion instruments.
Apart from his work with Kayak, Reekers sings backing vocals on many albums from Dutch and Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
artists. He also lends his voice to commercials and cartoon movies. Reekers is a part-time actor and film director, specializing in the Dutch lip-synchronisation of famous films (incl. the Harry Potter films and some Disney cartoons).
He sings lead vocals -along with many other singers- on some albums by Ayreon
Ayreon
Ayreon is a project by Dutch composer and musician Arjen Anthony Lucassen.Ayreon's musical style derives mostly from heavy metal and progressive rock, but combines them with genres like folk, classical and electronica...
, a project of Dutch musician Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Arjen Anthony "Oswold Jr." Lucassen is a progressive metal/rock composer, singer and musician from the Netherlands, best known for his long-running progressive opera project titled Ayreon....
.
Edward Reekers has released 3 solo albums: "The Last Forest" (1981), "Stages" (1993) and "Child Of The Water" (2008). On "The Last Forest" Reekers was helped by ex-Kayak members Max Werner
Max Werner
Max Werner was lead singer, drummer and percussionist of the Dutch Progressive rock band Kayak. He co-founded the band along with keyboardist Ton Scherpenzeel, guitarist Johan Slager and drummer Pim Koopman in 1972....
and Johan Slager
Johan Slager
Johan Slager is the original guitar player of the Dutch Progressive Rock band Kayak. He co-founded the band along with Ton Scherpenzeel, Pim Koopman and Max Werner in 1972. He left the band in 1982 after 9 albums, and returned briefly for a couple of performances in the 1990s...
. In Brazil he had a huge hit with "The words to say I love you" in 1983, released in the original soundtrack of the soup-opera "Pão pão beijo beijo".
He has released many solo singles in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
and Dutch
Dutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
.
Solo albums
- 1981, The Last Forest
- 1993, Stages
- 2008, Child Of The Water
With Kayak
- 1979, Phantom of the NightPhantom of the NightPhantom of the Night is the 6th studio album by Dutch Progressive rock band Kayak. "Ruthless Queen" was released as a single, becoming the bands biggest hit, nearing the top of the charts in The Netherlands....
- 1980, Periscope LifePeriscope LifePeriscope Life is the seventh album by the Dutch progressive rock band Kayak, originally released on LP in 1980. The first CD issue had 2 bonus tracks. In 1998, the album was part of the Double CD 3 Originals...
- 1981, MerlinMerlin (Kayak album)Merlin is the eighth studio album by Dutch band Kayak. The first half of the original LP is a concept-story about Merlin the magician. The second half of the LP is a collection of individual songs....
- 1981, EyewitnessEyewitness (Kayak album)Eyewitness is an album by the Dutch progressive rock band Kayak. The original LP was released in 1981. The album was recorded 'live' in a recording studio, with some overdubs added later. To create a 'live' atmosphere, Kayak fans were invited later to cheer and clap to the already recorded songs...
- 2005, Nostradamus - The Fate Of ManNostradamus - The Fate Of ManNostradamus - The Fate Of Man is a studio album by the Dutch progressive rock band Kayak. This concept-album tells the story of French doctor and seer Nostradamus, but from the viewpoint of a Flemish monk, Yves de Lessines. The theory behind this is that Nostradamus was not the writer of his...
- 2007, KayakousticKayakousticKayakoustic is a live album by the Dutch progressive rock band Kayak. The album was recorded during their acoustic tour of 2006/2007. The recordings were made on 23 November 2006 at theatre "Het Kielzog" in Hoogezand-Sappemeer and on 31 January 2007 at theatre "De Dialoog" in Ermelo .The first 14...
(Live) - 2008, Coming Up For AirComing Up For Air (Kayak album)Coming Up For Air is a studio album by Dutch progressive rock band Kayak. It was released in 2008. The song "Undecided" was a single in The Netherlands, featuring the non-albumtrack "Beat The Clock".- Track listing :...
- 2008, The Anniversary Concert / The Anniversary Box (Live)
- 2009, Letters From Utopia
- 2011, Anywhere But HereAnywhere But Here (Kayak album)'Anywhere but here' is the title of the sixteenth studio album of Dutch band Kayak. It is the first album with drummer Hans Eijkenaar. He replaces Pim Koopman, who died in 2009.- Track listing :# "Credible lie"# "November morning"# "Behind the scenes"...
With Ayreon
- 1995, The Final ExperimentThe Final ExperimentThe Final Experiment is a progressive metal/rock opera album released in 1995 by Dutch multi-instrumentalist Arjen A. Lucassen. Originally penned Ayreon: The Final Experiment with no artist noted, at the suggestion of the record label the subject was later detached, and used as the name for what...
- 1996, Actual FantasyActual FantasyActual Fantasy is a progressive metal album released in 1996 by Dutch multi-instrumentalist Arjen A. Lucassen and is the second album of his Ayreon project...
- 1998, Into the Electric CastleInto the Electric CastleInto the Electric Castle is a progressive metal two-disc album released in 1998 by Dutch multi-instrumentalist Arjen A. Lucassen. It is the third album of his Ayreon project....
- 2000, Universal Migrator Part 1: The Dream SequencerUniversal Migrator Part 1: The Dream SequencerUniversal Migrator Part 1: The Dream Sequencer is a progressive rock album released in 2000 by Dutch multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen, and is the fourth album of his Ayreon project....
- 2000, Ayreonauts OnlyAyreonauts OnlyAyreonauts Only is an Ayreon compilation album released in 2000. As the title suggests, it is a CD made primarily for fans of Ayreon, and contains demos and alternate versions of Ayreon songs...