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"The Tielman Brothers" one band that became a source of inspiration band The Beatles

"The Tielman Brothers" one band that became a source of inspiration band The Beatles



Everyone may know the beatles band. But you know The Tielman Brothers band ? The Tielman Brothers is a rock n roll band of Dutch - Indonesia is quite famous in the 1950s. Dutch people often call flow is Indo Rock band whose music is a blend of western and Indonesia, which has roots keroncong music. The Tielman Brothers is one of the pioneers of rock 'n' roll band in the Netherlands which has the title of The God Father of Dutch Rock n Roll and The Uncrowned King of Indo Rock.

A brief history of The Tielman Brothers band
The Tielman Brothers is the descendant of Maluku Indonesia who are adept in playing music and being able to make a strange noise in the music of his time. The Tielman Brothers consists of Andy Tielman ( lead guitar ) , Reggy Tielman ( guitar ) , Ponton Tielman ( bass ) , and Loulou Tielman ( drums ). Four brothers initially is often played folk songs and get a positive response from the audience. Then they begin to learn to play rock n roll music. In their appearance rendition of Chuck Berry , Elvis Presley , Bill Haley , and others. In 1957 they decided to move to the Netherlands to obtain a better future for their band. On his first appearance in the Netherlands they got a good response from the Dutch people and make a scene the audience who watched the action from this band. In 1960 The Tielman Brothers released four songs of their creation, namely Black Eyes, My Maria, You're Still The One and Rock Little Boy. The song is very popular with the Dutch people at that time . After that the band began to be known throughout Europe.

The Beatles inspired and admire the Tielman Brothers.
The Tielman Brothers was already famous before The Beatles. when The Beatles gig in Germany , for the first time The Beatles saw the appearance of The Tielman Brothers who performed using the Hofner Violin Bass. Guitarist Andy Tielman during a gig using a special guitar Fender Jazz Master 10 strings are deliberately designed by Fender for Andy Tielman. During performances on stage Tielman Brothers always take action attractive, interesting and entertaining. The guitarist take action by using his teeth playing guitar, playing guitar behind his head and behind his body. This was done long before Jimmy Hendrix and Jimmy Page did it !.  Besides Andy Tielman also play the guitar is by using his shoe and many other cool action. Member of The Beatles was deeply inspired by the music rock indo, especially bass player of The Beatles Paul McCartney who is a fan of the band The Tielman Brothers.

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