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{{Short description|Belgian punk rock band}}
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'''The Kids''' are a [[Belgian]] [[punk rock]] band formed in 1976.
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = The Kids
| image = The Kids door Dirk Annemans.jpg
| caption = The Kids during a 2023 concert
| alias =
| origin = Belgium
| genre = [[Punk rock]]
| years_active = {{flatlist|
* 1976–1985
* 1996–present
}}
| label =
| associated_acts =
| website =
| current_members = Ludo Mariman<br />Ief Vanlommel<br />Luc van de Poel<br />Tim Jult
| 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).<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>
They broke up in 1985, but came back together in 1996 for the soundtrack recording of the Belgian film ''Dief'' (''Thief''). They have been together ever since and still play gigs around the world.


==History==
== History ==
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* 1976: Inspired by the upcoming punk wave, Ludo Mariman and the De Haes brothers formed The Kids. Their bass player, Danny De Haes, was only 12 at the time (and not allowed in at some of his own concerts...)
[[File:13-04-27 Groezrock The Kids Ludo Mariman 01.jpg|thumb|Ludo Mariman performing with The Kids at 2013 Groezrock]]
* 1977: The Kids sign their first record contract with Phonogram. They play support acts for [[Iggy Pop]] and [[Patti Smith]].
* 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>
* 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'' was released.
* 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>
both records are now very legendary and important in punk history
* 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 to 1984 The Kids play lots and lots of concerts, winning lots of Belgian poll's and record another 3 albums:
Living in the Century, The Black album (with 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.<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>
They also bring out around 10 singles, with a couple top 20 hits (There will be no next time, Dancing..)
* 1996: The Kids reform and start touring again, playing concerts in France and Belgium, Italy, and Germany.
* 1985: The band releases 'Gotcha!', their final studio album.,.and split after it
* 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''.
* 1996: The band is reformed, and starts touring again., due to several asks from France and Belgium and from the beginning they are very successful in these reunion gigs
*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>
.. and from this point the band is also asked on lots of festivals and venues outside Belgium, at first beginning with France, Italy and, especial, lots of very successful German concerts ..(which, in the beginning, they found very strange, as they were never asked in foreign countries before)
* 2007: A box set collection including all previous the Kids albums is released.
* 2004: The Kids play their first concert in the USA, at Southpaw in Brooklyn. A DVD of this sold-out show is released as 'The Kids: Live infore ..)New York'., the year after was there first Canadian tour, and they went back to Austin (Texas) for a very important successful fest..
* 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>
* 2007: An 'Anthology' box set with all their old albums is released.
* 2008–2012: The kids play concerts in Canada, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, Holland, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Norway, etc.
* 2008: The Kids play at the Lokerse Feesten Festival with [[The Sex Pistols]], [[The New York Dolls]] and [[The Buzzcocks]].
*2012: The band's line up changed, with Tim Jult as new drummer and Ief Vanlommel as new bassist.
and keep on touring worldwide ..
*2013: The Kids announce a US-Westcoast tour, including concerts in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
* 2008 to 2012: the kids play lots of concerts worldwide: Canada, Japan, Spain, Switserland, Holland, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Norway .. aso ..
*and also in 2012 the line up changed with a new drummer Tim Jult and new Bassplayer Ief V.Lommel
*2013 will also bring lots of concerts, and they announce a major West USA coast tour, incl giggs in Portland, Seattle, S.Francisco, L.A, San Diego..


==Discography==
== Band members ==
'''Original line-up'''
* 1978: The Kids
* Ludo Mariman – guitar, vocals
* 1978: Naughty Kids
* Danny de Haes – bass
* 1979: Living In The 20th Century
* Eddy de Haes – drums
* 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


'''Current line-up'''
==Band members==
* Ludo Mariman – guitar, vocals
Original line-up:
* Ief Vanlommel – bass
* Ludo Mariman (guitar/volcals)
* Luc van de Poel – guitar
* Danny De Haes (bass)
* Eddy De Haes (drums)
* Tim Jult – drums
<gallery>
File:13-04-27 Groezrock The Kids Ludo Mariman 07.jpg|Ludo Mariman
File:13-04-27 Groezrock The Kids Yves van Lommel 04.jpg|Yves Vanlommel
File:13-04-27 Groezrock The Kids Luc van de Poel 03.jpg|Luc van de Poel
</gallery>


== Discography ==
Current line-up:
* 1978: ''The Kids''
* Ludo Mariman (guitar/volcals)
* 1978: ''Naughty Kids''
* Danny De Haes (bass)
* 1979: ''Living in the 20th Century''
* Luc Van de Poel (guitar)
* 1981: ''Black Out''
* Frankie Saenen (drums)
* 1982: ''If the Kids...'' (live)
* 1985: ''Gotcha!''
* 2002: ''Flabbergasted! Live at AB''
* 2004: ''The Kids: Live in New York'' (DVD)
* 2007: ''Anthology''


== References ==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/276833-The-Kids The Kids] on [[Discogs]]

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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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