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{{Short description|Belgian punk rock band}}
{{Short description|Belgian punk rock band}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}}
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{{More citations needed|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = The Kids
| name = The Kids
| image = 13-04-27 Groezrock The Kids Luc van de Poel 07.jpg
| image = The Kids door Dirk Annemans.jpg
| caption = The Kids at Groezrock 2013
| caption = The Kids during a 2023 concert
| alias =
| alias =
| origin = Belgium
| origin = Belgium
| genre = [[Punk rock]]
| genre = [[Punk rock]]
| years_active = {{flatlist|
| years_active = {{flatlist|
* 1976–1985
* 1976–1985
* 1996–present
* 1996–present
}}
}}
| label =
| label =
| associated_acts =
| associated_acts =
| website =
| website =
| current_members = Ludo Mariman<br />Ief Vanlommel<br />Luc van de Poel<br />Tim Jult
| current_members = Ludo Mariman<br />Ief Vanlommel<br />Luc van de Poel<br />Tim Jult
| past_members = Danny de Haes<br />Eddy de Haes
| past_members = Danny de Haes<br />Eddy de Haes
}}
}}


'''The Kids''' are a Belgian [[punk rock]] band formed in 1976.<ref name="houbi">{{cite web|url=http://houbi.com/belpop/groepen/kids.htm|title=The Kids|access-date=16 September 2020|website=The Belgian Pop & Rock Archives}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dangerousminds.net/comments/never_mind_the_sex_pistols_heres_the_kids_pissed-off_pioneering_punks_from_|title=Never mind the Sex Pistols, Here's 'The Kids': Pissed-off pioneering punks from Belgium|access-date=16 September 2020|website=Dangerous Minds|date=19 December 2016}}</ref> They are Belgium's best known punk band and best remembered for their songs "[[Fascist Cops]]" (1978) and "There Will Be No Next Time" (1981). The band broke up in 1985 but reunited in 1996<ref name="houbi" /> for the soundtrack recording of the Belgian film ''Dief'' (''Thief''). They have been together ever since, playing concerts around the world.
'''The Kids''' are a Belgian [[punk rock]] band formed in 1976.<ref name="houbi">{{cite web|url=http://houbi.com/belpop/groepen/kids.htm|title=The Kids|access-date=16 September 2020|website=The Belgian Pop & Rock Archives}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dangerousminds.net/comments/never_mind_the_sex_pistols_heres_the_kids_pissed-off_pioneering_punks_from_|title=Never mind the Sex Pistols, Here's 'The Kids': Pissed-off pioneering punks from Belgium|access-date=16 September 2020|website=Dangerous Minds|date=19 December 2016}}</ref> They are Belgium's best known punk band and best remembered for their songs "[[Fascist Cops]]" (1978) and "There Will Be No Next Time" (1981).<ref>{{cite web |date=6 January 2023 |title=The Kids [BE] – Fascist Cops |url=https://www.ultratop.be/nl/song/6e444/The-Kids-[BE]-Fascist-Cops |url-status= |access-date=6 January 2023 |work=ultratop.be |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=21 December 2019 |title=The Kids [BE] – There Will Be No Next Time |url=https://www.ultratop.be/nl/song/695af/The-Kids-[BE]-There-Will-Be-No-Next-Time |website=ultratop.be}}</ref> The band broke up in 1985 but reunited in 1996<ref name="houbi" /> for the soundtrack recording of the Belgian film ''Dief'' (''Thief'').<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 December 2022 |title=Dief OST (Soundtrack) |url=http://muziekarchief.be/albumdetails.php?ID=34032 |website=muziekarchief.be |language=nl}}</ref> They have been together ever since, playing concerts around the world.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 August 2023 |title=THE KIDS |url=https://www.lsagency.be/acts/the-kids/ |website=lsagency.be |language=nl}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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[[File:13-04-27 Groezrock The Kids Ludo Mariman 01.jpg|thumb|Ludo Mariman performing with The Kids at 2013 Groezrock]]
* 1976: Inspired by the upcoming punk wave, Ludo Mariman and the De Haes brothers formed The Kids. Their bass player, Danny de Haes, is only 12 at the time (and not allowed in at some of their own concerts).
* 1976: Inspired by the upcoming punk wave, Ludo Mariman and the De Haes brothers formed The Kids. Their bass player, Danny de Haes, is only 12 at the time (and not allowed in at some of their own concerts).<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 June 2023 |title=News: The Kids Embark On US Tour |url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/news-the-kids-embark-on-us-tour-this-week/ |website=newnoisemagazine.com |language=}}</ref>
* 1977: The Kids sign their first record contract with Phonogram. They play support acts for [[Iggy Pop]] and [[Patti Smith]].
* 1977: The Kids sign their first record contract with Phonogram. They play support acts for [[Iggy Pop]] and [[Patti Smith]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2015 |title=The Kids |url=https://www.democrazy.be/artiesten/the-kids/ |website=democrazy.be |language=nl}}</ref>
* 1978: Their first album ''The Kids'' is recorded, and guitarist Luc van de Poel joins the band. They play at the famous [[Jazz Bilzen]] festival. Eight months later the second album ''Naughty Kids'' is released.
* 1978: Their first album ''The Kids'' is recorded, and guitarist Luc van de Poel joins the band. They play at the famous [[Jazz Bilzen]] festival. Eight months later the second album ''Naughty Kids'' is released.
* 1978–1984: The Kids play many concerts, win several Belgian polls, and record another 3 albums: ''Living in the 20th Century'', ''Black Out'' (which includes their biggest Belgian hit "There Will Be No Next Time"), and a Live album, recorded with the Rolling Stones mobile studio.
* 1978–1984: The Kids play many concerts, win several Belgian polls, and record another 3 albums: ''Living in the 20th Century'', ''Black Out'' (which includes their biggest Belgian hit "There Will Be No Next Time"), and a Live album, recorded with the Rolling Stones mobile studio.<ref>{{cite web |date=14 September 2016 |title=Mastertrack: The Kids - There Will Be No Next Time |url=https://www.vrt.be/vrtmax/podcasts/radio-1/m/mastertrack/1/the-kids---there-will-be-no-next-time/ |url-status= |access-date=6 January 2023 |work=vrt.be |language=nl}}</ref>
* 1985: The Kids release ''Gotcha!'', their final studio album, just to split up shortly after.
* 1985: The Kids release ''Gotcha!'', their final studio album, just to split up shortly after.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 August 2017 |title=The Kids - Gotcha! (1985) |url=https://www.musicmeter.nl/album/108834 |website=musicmeter.nl |language=nl}}</ref>
* 1996: The Kids reform and start touring again, playing concerts in France and Belgium, Italy, and Germany.
* 1996: The Kids reform and start touring again, playing concerts in France and Belgium, Italy, and Germany.
* 2004: The Kids play their first concert in the USA, at Southpaw in Brooklyn. A DVD of this sold-out show is released under the title ''The Kids: Live in New York''.
* 2004: The Kids play their first concert in the USA, at Southpaw in Brooklyn. A DVD of this sold-out show is released under the title ''The Kids: Live in New York''.
*2005: The Kids play their first Canadian tour and play at a festival in Austin, Texas.
*2005: The Kids play their first Canadian tour and play at a festival in Austin, Texas.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 September 2024 |title=Past The Kids Tours & Concerts |url=https://www.concertarchives.org/bands/the-kids?date=past&page=2 |website=concertarchives.org |language=}}</ref>
* 2007: A box set collection including all previous the Kids albums is released.
* 2007: A box set collection including all previous the Kids albums is released.
* 2008: The Kids play at the [[Lokerse Feesten]] Festival with [[the Sex Pistols]], [[the New York Dolls]], and [[the Buzzcocks]].
* 2008: The Kids play at the [[Lokerse Feesten]] Festival with [[the Sex Pistols]], [[the New York Dolls]], and [[the Buzzcocks]].<ref>{{cite web |date=6 January 2009 |title=Lokerse Feesten 2008 |url=https://www.festivalinfo.nl/festival/7321/Lokerse-Feesten/2008/ |url-status= |access-date= |work=festivalinfo.nl |language=nl}}</ref>
* 2008–2012: The kids play concerts in Canada, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, Holland, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Norway, etc.
* 2008–2012: The kids play concerts in Canada, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, Holland, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Norway, etc.
*2012: The band's line up changed, with Tim Jult as new drummer and Ief Vanlommel as new bassist.
*2012: The band's line up changed, with Tim Jult as new drummer and Ief Vanlommel as new bassist.

Latest revision as of 18:30, 11 September 2024

The Kids
The Kids during a 2023 concert
The Kids during a 2023 concert
Background information
OriginBelgium
GenresPunk rock
Years active
  • 1976–1985
  • 1996–present
MembersLudo Mariman
Ief Vanlommel
Luc van de Poel
Tim Jult
Past membersDanny de Haes
Eddy de Haes

The Kids are a Belgian punk rock band formed in 1976.[1][2] They are Belgium's best known punk band and best remembered for their songs "Fascist Cops" (1978) and "There Will Be No Next Time" (1981).[3][4] The band broke up in 1985 but reunited in 1996[1] for the soundtrack recording of the Belgian film Dief (Thief).[5] They have been together ever since, playing concerts around the world.[6]

History

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Ludo Mariman performing with The Kids at 2013 Groezrock
  • 1976: Inspired by the upcoming punk wave, Ludo Mariman and the De Haes brothers formed The Kids. Their bass player, Danny de Haes, is only 12 at the time (and not allowed in at some of their own concerts).[7]
  • 1977: The Kids sign their first record contract with Phonogram. They play support acts for Iggy Pop and Patti Smith.[8]
  • 1978: Their first album The Kids is recorded, and guitarist Luc van de Poel joins the band. They play at the famous Jazz Bilzen festival. Eight months later the second album Naughty Kids is released.
  • 1978–1984: The Kids play many concerts, win several Belgian polls, and record another 3 albums: Living in the 20th Century, Black Out (which includes their biggest Belgian hit "There Will Be No Next Time"), and a Live album, recorded with the Rolling Stones mobile studio.[9]
  • 1985: The Kids release Gotcha!, their final studio album, just to split up shortly after.[10]
  • 1996: The Kids reform and start touring again, playing concerts in France and Belgium, Italy, and Germany.
  • 2004: The Kids play their first concert in the USA, at Southpaw in Brooklyn. A DVD of this sold-out show is released under the title The Kids: Live in New York.
  • 2005: The Kids play their first Canadian tour and play at a festival in Austin, Texas.[11]
  • 2007: A box set collection including all previous the Kids albums is released.
  • 2008: The Kids play at the Lokerse Feesten Festival with the Sex Pistols, the New York Dolls, and the Buzzcocks.[12]
  • 2008–2012: The kids play concerts in Canada, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, Holland, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Norway, etc.
  • 2012: The band's line up changed, with Tim Jult as new drummer and Ief Vanlommel as new bassist.
  • 2013: The Kids announce a US-Westcoast tour, including concerts in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

Band members

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Original line-up

  • Ludo Mariman – guitar, vocals
  • Danny de Haes – bass
  • Eddy de Haes – drums

Current line-up

  • Ludo Mariman – guitar, vocals
  • Ief Vanlommel – bass
  • Luc van de Poel – guitar
  • Tim Jult – drums
  • Ludo Mariman
    Ludo Mariman
  • Yves Vanlommel
    Yves Vanlommel
  • Luc van de Poel
    Luc van de Poel

Discography

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  • 1978: The Kids
  • 1978: Naughty Kids
  • 1979: Living in the 20th Century
  • 1981: Black Out
  • 1982: If the Kids... (live)
  • 1985: Gotcha!
  • 2002: Flabbergasted! Live at AB
  • 2004: The Kids: Live in New York (DVD)
  • 2007: Anthology

References

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  1. ^ a b "The Kids". The Belgian Pop & Rock Archives. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Never mind the Sex Pistols, Here's 'The Kids': Pissed-off pioneering punks from Belgium". Dangerous Minds. 19 December 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  3. ^ "The Kids [BE] – Fascist Cops". ultratop.be (in Dutch). 6 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  4. ^ "The Kids [BE] – There Will Be No Next Time". ultratop.be. 21 December 2019.
  5. ^ "Dief OST (Soundtrack)". muziekarchief.be (in Dutch). 1 December 2022.
  6. ^ "THE KIDS". lsagency.be (in Dutch). 12 August 2023.
  7. ^ "News: The Kids Embark On US Tour". newnoisemagazine.com. 12 June 2023.
  8. ^ "The Kids". democrazy.be (in Dutch). 10 April 2015.
  9. ^ "Mastertrack: The Kids - There Will Be No Next Time". vrt.be (in Dutch). 14 September 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  10. ^ "The Kids - Gotcha! (1985)". musicmeter.nl (in Dutch). 5 August 2017.
  11. ^ "Past The Kids Tours & Concerts". concertarchives.org. 10 September 2024.
  12. ^ "Lokerse Feesten 2008". festivalinfo.nl (in Dutch). 6 January 2009.
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