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De Hardheid

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De Hardheid
OriginAmsterdam, Netherlands
GenresSka, Dutch Punk
Years active1996–present
LabelsEargear Records
MembersSinger and Guitarist: Mr. Cokart
Singer: Harm Van Putten
Bassist: Daan
Guitarist: Drs. Rik
Drummer: Niels
Tenor saxophonist: Henny
Trumpeter: Jens
Altsaxophonist: Menno Vermeulen
Trombonist: Giel "Mendel" Mulder

De Hardheid is a Dutch skapunk band from Amsterdam composed of nine members.[1] The band was founded in 1996 and sings in Dutch. De Hardheid has released three studio albums and one EP.[2]

Although the band has been on sabbatical since 2009, they occasionally play reunion gigs.[3] De Hardheid has often played at poppodia[4] and other Dutch festivals, including performances in 2023.[5]

The band was influenced by bands like The Specials, Doe Maar, The Skatalites and the Dead Kennedys.

Discography

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Studio Albums

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  1. Wreed voor je (1999)
  2. Lijfstraf (2001) — Corporal Punishment
  3. De Nodige Hardheid (2003) — The Necessary Hardness
  4. Onze Jongens (2006) Our Boys

Singles and EPs

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  1. Laat Je Tanden Zien (EP) (2008)

References

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  1. ^ "De Hardheid" (in Dutch). Amsterdam Paradiso. Archived from the original on 2024-01-28. Retrieved 2024-01-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ "De Hardheid". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  3. ^ "REÜNIESHOW VAN DE HARDHEID MET SUPPORT VAN DE SKAGGERZ EN THIN PILLOW" (in Dutch). Popunie. 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  4. ^ "POPPODIUM ATAK" (in Dutch). Popunie. Archived from the original on 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2021-06-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ^ Gunnar (2023-02-20). "JERA ON AIR – NEUE BANDS FÜR 2023" (in German). Away from Life. Retrieved 2024-01-28.