De Hardheid Explained

De Hardheid
Origin:	Amsterdam, Netherlands
Genre:	Ska, Dutch Punk
Years Active:	1996–present
Label:	Eargear Records
Current Members:	Singer and Guitarist: Mr. Cokart Singer: Harm Van Putten Bassist: Daan Guitarist: Drs. Rik Drummer: Niels Tenor saxophonist: Henny Trumpeter: Jens Altsaxophonist: Menno Vermeulen Trombonist: Giel "Mendel" Mulder

De Hardheid is a Dutch skapunk band from Amsterdam composed of nine members.^[1] The band was founded in 1996 and sings in Dutch. De Hardheid has released three studio albums and one EP.^[2]

Although the band has been on sabbatical since 2009, they occasionally play reunion gigs.^[3] De Hardheid has often played at poppodia^[4] and other Dutch festivals, including performances in 2023.^[5]

The band was influenced by bands like The Specials, Doe Maar, The Skatalites and the Dead Kennedys.

Discography

Studio Albums

1. Wreed voor je (1999)
2. Lijfstraf (2001) — Corporal Punishment
3. De Nodige Hardheid (2003) — The Necessary Hardness
4. Onze Jongens (2006) Our Boys

Singles and EPs

1. Laat Je Tanden Zien (EP) (2008)

References

1. Web site: De Hardheid . Amsterdam Paradiso . 2024-01-28 . nl.
2. Web site: De Hardheid . Discogs . 2024-01-27 . en.
3. Web site: REÜNIESHOW VAN DE HARDHEID MET SUPPORT VAN DE SKAGGERZ EN THIN PILLOW . Popunie . 2015-03-18 . 2024-01-28 . nl.
4. Web site: POPPODIUM ATAK . Popunie . 2021-06-22 . nl.
5. Web site: JERA ON AIR – NEUE BANDS FÜR 2023 . Gunnar . 2023-02-20 . Away from Life . de . 2024-01-28.