Eddy Wally
| Eddy Wally | |
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 Eddy Wally, "The Voice of Europe" (in concert) |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Eduard Van De Walle |
| Also known as | Eddy Wally |
| Born | 12 July 1932 Zelzate, East Flanders, Belgium |
| Genres | pop |
| Occupations | Musician, Singer-songwriter, Producer, Actor |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1959–2011 |
| Website | http://www.eddywally.be/nl/ |
Eddy Wally (born Eduard Van De Walle, 12 July 1932) is a singer from Zelzate (East Flanders, Belgium), and is the self-proclaimed "Voice Of Europe".[1]
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[edit] General information
As a crooner and showman, Eddy Wally has toured worldwide, from China, to Australia, all of Europe and the United States, and even 24 tour dates in 1979 within the former USSR.[2]
Wally is most known for his songs "Chérie",[3] which became a double-platinum hit.[4] Wally is also known for "Ik spring uit een vliegmachien" ("I'll jump out of an aeroplane"), and "Dans Mi Amor".
[edit] Attire and cultural iconography
On stage and off, Wally usually wears flashy, shiny, expensive outfits, characterized by a camp and kitsch style reminiscent of Liberace. In 2004, Eddy Wally's extreme wardrobe was acquired by the Stedelijk Modemuseum van Hasselt, and was shown under the title "Eddy Wally's Geweldige Garderobe". The show consisted of 115 custom made outfits, each valued up to $5,300 apiece.[5]
In October 2009, famed Belgian artist Kamagurka proclaimed:
| “ | Eddy Wally is popart.[6] | ” |
[edit] Background
Eddy Wally started as a salesman on markets selling handbags and became popular in the 1960s, after his association with Dutch producer Johnny Hoes. He even had his own disco "Chérie-Paris Las Vegas", first known as "Eddy Wally's Texas Bar".
Eddy Wally used to be a regular feature on the UK television programme Eurotrash, mostly due to his name and obscure dress sense.
[edit] Asteroid
A main-belt asteroid is named after Eddy Wally (9205 Eddywally).[7] It is in orbit around the sun between mars and jupiter.
[edit] References
- ^ "All it takes in the eurovision song contest". 3minutes.me. http://3minutes.me/bvision-general/730-belgium-eddy-wally-candidate-for-eurosong-2010. Retrieved 2010-02-25.[dead link]
- ^ "L'Echo: Eddy Wally, l'icône de la chanson flamande" (in French). Lecho.be. 2008-07-21. http://www.lecho.be/dossier/festivals/article/Eddy_Wally__l%27icone_de_la_chanson_flamande_.7882908-1921.art. Retrieved 2010-02-25.[dead link]
- ^ "Cherie" (in French). Www.Muziekarchief.Be. http://www.muziekarchief.be/trackdetails.php?ID=97904. Retrieved 2010-02-25.
- ^ "E.Wally Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. http://www.discogs.com/artist/Eddy+Wally?anv=E.Wally. Retrieved 2010-02-25.
- ^ "Showkostuums van Eddy Wally tentoongesteld in Hasselt". Hbvl.be. 1999-09-10. http://www.hbvl.be/Archief/guid/showkostuums-van-eddy-wally-tentoongesteld-in-hasselt.aspx?artikel=35acd30b-1df9-11d5-8d37-0008c772a0e7. Retrieved 2010-02-25.
- ^ "Eddy Wally is popart". De Standaard. 2009-10-31. http://www.standaard.be/artikel/detail.aspx?artikelid=902H8M67. Retrieved 2010-02-25.
- ^ "Minor Planet Names: Alphabetical List". Cfa.harvard.edu. http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/iau/lists/MPNames.html#E. Retrieved 2010-02-25.
[edit] External links
- Eddy Wally at the Internet Movie Database
- Official website (in Dutch).
