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   Who is Shocking Blue?

   • Shocking Blue was one of the most successful Dutch bands of the 20th century. The band, led by the towering presence of singer Mariska Veres, rocked the Dutch music scene with their psychedelic rock sound before taking the world by storm in the late 1960s and early 1970s with their hit songs.

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   When was Shocking Blue formed?

   • Shocking Blue was a Dutch rock band formed in The Hague in 1967. The band spawned a number of psychedelic rock hits throughout the counterculture movements era during the 1960s and early 1970s, including “Never Marry a Railroad Man”, “Mighty Joe”, “Love Buzz”, “Blossom Lady”, “Inkpot” and “Venus”.

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   Who wrote Shocking Blue?

   • The group's guitarist Robbie Van Leeuwen wrote this song. The group is from The Netherlands, which led to an interesting translation problem when Shocking Blue lead singer Mariska Veres sang the English lyrics.

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   When did a girl join Shocking Blue?

   • She begun as a child demonstrating interest by music, by the time she was in her teens she already had been in several garage rock bands. In 1968 she was invited to join the Psychedelic Rock group Shocking Blue to replace lead singer Fred de Wilde who had to join the army, just one year later Shocking Blue were having a worldwide hit with “Venus”.

   Remembering The Shocking Blue's Unique Singer Mariska Veres On Her

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   Maria Elisabeth Ender, better known as Mariska Veres (pronunciation ⓘ; 1 October 1947 – 2 December 2006), was a Dutch singer who was best known as the lead singer of the rock group Shocking Blue. She was known for her sultry voice, eccentric performances, and her striking appearance which featured kohl-rimmed eyes, high cheekbones and long ...

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   Mar 30, 2024 · Shocking Blue was one of the most successful Dutch bands of the 20th century. The band, led by the towering presence of singer Mariska Veres, rocked the Dutch music scene with their psychedelic rock sound before taking the world by storm in the late 1960s and early 1970s with their hit songs.

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5. www.allmusic.com › artist › shocking-blue-mn0000029604Shocking Blue Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mo... | AllMusic

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   Inventive Dutch group incorporated progressive, psychedelic, and pop, best known for 1970 number one hit "Venus." Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 1970s. Formed. 1967 in The Netherlands. Disbanded. 1974. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles. AM Pop, Contemporary Pop/Rock. Group Members.

6. faroutmagazine.co.uk › shocking-blue-summer-ofHow Shocking Blue established the hippie age in Europe

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   May 9, 2024 · Shocking Blue did not enjoy the same lasting success as other countercultural rock groups, disbanding in 1974 after Van Leeuwen finally threw in the towel after a number of failed singles. However, the group have enjoyed an enduring relevance and influence that is not afforded to many groups – especially when those groups hail from mainland ...

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   Charted: 8 1. License This Song . lyrics. Songfacts®: The group's guitarist Robbie Van Leeuwen wrote this song. The group is from The Netherlands, which led to an interesting translation problem when Shocking Blue lead singer Mariska Veres sang the English lyrics.

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    Apr 15, 2024 · Mariska Veres was one of the most recognizable female voices in Rock, she was also the first Dutch proper Rock star when her band Shocking Blue achieved worldwide success in the late 60's and early 70's with "Venus" Mariska was born on this day 76 years ago.