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Former Doe Maar drummer Jan Pijnenburg dies at 70
Jan Pijnenburg has died unexpectedly at 70 in his home in Spain; his cause of death has not been disclosed.
He was a drummer for Dutch band Doe Maar during a key period in the group's career.
Pijnenburg joined in 1982, replacing René van Collem, and stayed with the band until it broke up in 1984.
Doe Maar became one of the Netherlands' most successful bands of the 1980s, blending punk, reggae and ska and releasing popular songs.
Pijnenburg was badly injured in a car crash after his first performance and spent months recovering, during which Van Collem briefly returned.
He later played at Doe Maar reunion concerts, including performances in 2000 and 2008.
He had moved to Andalusia with his wife earlier in the century and continued making music, while also working on a manuscript.
Former Doe Maar drummer Jan Pijnenburg has died aged 70.
He died unexpectedly in his home in Spain, and the cause of death has not been disclosed.
Pijnenburg joined the Dutch band in 1982 and played with it until it ceased to exist in 1984.
He later returned for Doe Maar’s 2000 album and reunion concert and performed with the band again in 2008.
- Who
- Jan Pijnenburg, former drummer of Doe Maar.
- What
- He died unexpectedly at the age of 70.
- When
- The date of his death is not stated.
- Where
- His home in Spain.
- Why
- The cause of death has not been disclosed.
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Pijnenburg joined Doe Maar, replacing drummer René van Collem.
Pijnenburg was seriously injured in a car accident and needed months of rehabilitation.
Doe Maar ceased to exist.
Pijnenburg returned with the band for the album Klaar and a reunion concert at Ahoy.
Pijnenburg performed with Doe Maar during the band’s reunion concerts.
- Age
- 70
- Band
- Doe Maar
- Joined Doe Maar
- 1982
- Doe Maar ceased to exist
- 1984
- Home
- Spain
What people are saying
He had a soft voice, was thoughtful, but also incredibly funny.