In 1951 they were introduced to the song ‘Guitar Boogie’ by Arthur Smith.
When Indonesia gained formal independence from the Netherlands in 1949 they had already become a household name and even performed for president Sukarno at the presidential palace in Jakarta. Their repertoire included novel American and traditional Indonesian music. Within half a year they were performing throughout the Dutch East Indies. Herman Tielman, a gifted musician, had taught Andy Tielman and his siblings to play music. When the family was reunited after the war in 1945 the young Andy, his brothers and sister already started performing complex Jazz standards at private functions.
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His father, a professional soldier, survived Japanese imprisonment as a POW during World War II. Tielman had a carefree childhood until the Japanese invasion, when his father was imprisoned and his mother was left behind to take care of 5 little children. Andy Tielman passed away at the age of 75.Īndy Tielman's father, a KNIL captain, was Herman Tielman (born 02-09-1904, Menado and died 14-05-1979, The Hague) and his mother was Flora Laurentine Hess (born 24-04-1901, Madiun and died: 27-07-1991, Purworejo), both were Indo-European. In 2005 he was awarded a Royal decoration in the Order of Orange Nassau. His career spans from the 50’s to the present day.ĭuring Andy Tielman's heyday in the 50's and 60's his band was hailed as the best live act in Europe, cashing in the highest wages for live bands of the time. He was the band leader of the Timor Brothers, the Four T's, the Tielman Brothers and Andy Tielman and the Tielman Brothers. He has been acknowledged for making the first Dutch Rock and Roll single in 1958 and leading the first Dutch rock band with international appeal. Many Dutch musicians such as Jan Akkerman ( Focus) and Barry Hay ( Golden Earring) have cited him as an important inspiration. Nicknamed the ‘Godfather of Indorock’ he is the iconic frontman of the music style called Indorock and is considered one of the main frontrunners of Dutch Pop music.Īndy Tielman is known for his wide vocal range (5 octaves) and virtuoso guitar playing as well as his spectacular showmanship. Andy Tielman, born on in Makassar, Celebes (Now: Sulawesi) in the Dutch East Indies (Now: Indonesia), is a famous and influential Indo (Eurasian) artist.
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