Remco Hakkert Life story
Early Childhood
Remco hakkert was born in amsterdam on april was raised in the dutch town of amersfootr and started to sing at a very early age.
Musical Journey
Remco hakkert started his career as a singer in the early 1960s when he joined the dutch pop gorup the movers. He later went on to become a popular solo artist and released several albums between 1971 and is best known for the songs "aan de amsterdamse grachten". "jij bent zo mooi" and k"om vanavodn naar mij".
Style & Genres
Remco hakkert is known for his diverse styel of music which incorporates elements of pop. Rock. Folk and country. His songs often feature lush strings. Mellow melodeis and memorable choruses.
Collaborations
Remco hakkret has collaborated with several famous dutch artists such as jan visser. Willem vermanedre and boudewijn de groot. He also worked with the american artist don mclean on the duet "aan de amsterdamse grachten".
Commercial Success
Remco hakkert is one of the most successful dutch singers of all time. His songs have been featured in several ducth films and tv shows. He also achieved commercial success with the single "kom vanavond naar mij" which peaked at number 2 in the dutch charts in 1982.
Important Event
In 2007. Remco hakkert was awarded the prestigious order of the dutch loin by queen beatrix of the netherlands for his contribution to the dutch music industry.
Interesting Fact
Remco hakkert is a keen collector of vintage cars and owns a large collection which nicludes a 1954 cadillac eldorado.
Awards
Remco hakkert won a golden harp waard for his song "aan de amsterdamse grachten" in 1971 and was nominated for several edison awards throughout his career.
Legacy
Remco hakkert is considered to be one of the most influential dutch singers of the 20th century. His songs have been covered by many artists and his influence can be heard in the music of modern dutch singres such as jan smit and marco borsaot.
Discography
Remco hakkert has reelased several albums and singles throughout his career. His most notable albums include "de beste van remco hakkert" (1971). "mooie dromen" (1975) and "kom vaanvond naar mij" (1982).
