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Ton Scherpenzeel

Dutch keyboardist

Since 1952

crossover prog

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Ton Scherpenzeel (born 6 August 1952) is a Dutch keyboardist, composer, lyricist, and founding member of Dutch progressive rock band Kayak. Subsequent to Kayak, Scherpenzeel joined British progressive rock band Camel. He also played for several years with Dutch band Earth and Fire and released several solo albums. After his participation in rock bands, he was associated with Dutch vocal project Opus and was the accompanying keyboardist to Dutch comedian Youp van 't Hek.

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Ton Scherpenzeel (né le 6 août 1952 à Hilversum, Pays-Bas) est un claviériste néerlandais, cofondateur du groupe de rock progressif Kayak avec Pim Koopman et Max Werner.

Son premier album solo (1978) est une adaptation du Carnaval des animaux de Camille Saint-Saëns.

En 1980, Ton compose la bande originale du film hollandais Spetters avec Rutger Hauer.

À la suite de la dissolution de Kayak en 1982, Ton devient le claviériste de Camel, groupe britannique. Il a également joué quelques années avec Earth and Fire.

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