Artist Bio:
The Shocking Blue was a Dutch rock band formed in The Hague in 1967. The band's most famous lineup consisted of Mariska Veres on vocals, Robbie van Leeuwen on guitar, Klaasje van der Wal on bass, and Cor van der Beek on drums. They were known for their psychedelic rock sound and were considered one of the most successful bands from the Netherlands in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The Shocking Blue's biggest hit was the song "Venus," which topped the charts in multiple countries, including the United States, in 1970. The band released several albums throughout their career and toured internationally. They disbanded in 1974, but their music continued to be popular, with "Venus" being covered by numerous artists over the years.
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