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Dorp
OriginCape Town, South Africa
London, UK
GenresAlternative rock, Electronic (Post 1999)
Ska punk, Trip hop, Maskanda (Pre 1999)
Years active1992–2008
LabelsCaned & Able
MembersPieter Bezuidenhout
Kevin Kieswetter
Fred Caïou
Rick Walsh
Past membersMyburgh Grobbelaar
Albert (Frost) Loubser
David Poole
Dylan Kemlo
Timothy Rankin
Alan Bainbridge
Derrek Gripper
Douglas Armstrong
DJ Shane
Rob Driver
Websitewww.dorp.co.uk

Dorp was a South African rock band based in London, England.

History

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Formation

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The band was formed in 1992 under its previous name, The Fauves, by Myburgh Grobbelaar (vocals), Albert Loubser (guitar), Dylan Kemlo (bass guitar), Timothy Rankin (drums) and David Poole (saxophone) at Parel Vallei High School in Somerset West.

In 1995 guitarist Albert Loubser (later known as Albert Frost) left the band to join The Blues Broers and was replaced by Alan Bainbridge. The band then changed its name to Dorp, the most recent name. Shortly thereafter, vocalist Myburgh Grobbelaar departed and was replaced by Pieter Bezuidenhout, the most recent frontman.

In 1996, Dorp released its first album, Indigenous Jewellery, independently, on a label set up by Bezuidenhout, Oom Gert Records. The band changed guitarists once more; Alan Bainbridge left and was replaced by most recent guitarist Kevin Kieswetter.

The band recorded its second release, a 5-track EP called Five Steps Off The Pacemaker in 1997 on Wildebeest Records. The band released its third disc in 1998, Danger Gevaar Ingozi.

Relocation and reformation, 1999-2002

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In 1999, the band relocated to London.[1] After three members departed the band, Bezuidenhout and Kieswetter added Fred Caïou (later known as Fred KU). The three-piece band recorded an EP, called Boy/Girl.

The band released its 3rd full-length album in 2002 called Tap into the System on their own label, Contains Nuts Records. Later, the band added a drummer, Rob Driver.

Humans Being, 2008

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Dorp released the album Humans Being on 15 September, 2008.[2]

Dorp disbanded at the end of 2008.

Band members

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Most recent

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  • Pieter Bezuidenhout – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1996–2008)
  • Kevin Kieswetter – lead guitar, backing vocals, bass guitar, keyboard (1997–2008)
  • Fred KU – DJ, decks, synthesizer (1999–2008)
  • Rick Walsh – drum kit (2008)

Former

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  • Rob Driver – drums, keyboards, backing vocals (2000–2008)
  • Myburgh Grobbelaar – vocals (1992–1995)
  • Albert Frost – guitar (1992–1995)
  • David Poole – saxophone, clarinet, pennywhistle, backing vocals (1992–1999)
  • Dylan Kemlo – bass guitar, whistle (1992–1999)
  • Timothy Rankin – drums, percussion (1992–1999)
  • Alan Bainbridge – drums, backing vocals (co-founder, 1995–1997)
  • Derrek Gripper – viola (1998)
  • Douglas Armstrong – trumpet (1998)
  • DJ Shane – DJ, scratches (1998)

Discography

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Studio albums

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Date Title Label
1996 Indigenous Jewellery Oom Gert Records
1997 Five Steps Off the Pacemaker Wildebeest Records
1998 Danger Gevaar Ingozi Wildebeest Records
2001 Boy/Girl
2002 Tap into the System Contains Nuts Records
2006 Omni Present Bob E.P. Sheer Sound CC
2008 Humans Being Caned & Able

Singles

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Release Title Label
2006 London Out There Caned & Able
2007 Simon Says Caned & Able
2008 Rollercoaster Caned & Able
2008 Pigs Do Fly/Cops and Robbers Caned & Able

References

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  1. ^ "Five Minutes With…Dorp". Soundsphere Magazine. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  2. ^ Stratford, Sophie (15 September 2008). "DORP – NEW ALBUM "Humans Being"". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
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Official Sites

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