Klopjag Explained

Klopjag is a South African, Afrikaans folk-rock band formed in Pretoria, Gauteng in 2002. The band's founding members were singer-songwriter and guitarist John-Henry Opperman, cellist Marie-Louise Diedericks, singer-songwriter and guitarist Salmon de Jager and singer-songwriter and guitarist Dawie de Jager. Drummer and percussionist, Werner Griesel joined the band in 2005 and Morné Bam joined the band as bassist in 2006.

Klopjag
Origin:	Pretoria, South Africa
Genre:	Rock jam band folk rock funk rock indie rock alternative rock
Years Active:	2002–present
Website:	http://www.klopjag.co.za
Current Members:	John-Henry Opperman Marie-Louise Diedericks Salmon de Jager Dawie de Jager Werner Griesel Morné Bam
Past Members:	Miles Mulder Michelle Ohlhoff
Label:	Hathor Records, Gresham Records

History

Klopjag^{[1] [2]} played their first ever show together on 13 February 2002. Their debut album 13/02 was nominated for a "Geraas" Music Award in 2003, and Musiek vir die Agtergrond^[3] was nominated for a SAMA in 2009 while they were playing major festivals^{[4] [5] [6]} like Aardklop and KKNK. The group has always been well received by music critics for their folk-rock lyrical storytelling themes. Their music videos are widespread featured on South African music channels like DStv and MK89. They have made several appearances on tv shows and movies as a band or as band members.

Band members

Current members

• John-Henry Opperman^{[7] [8]} – lead vocals, backing vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar (2002–present)
• Marie-Louise Diedericks – lead vocals, backing vocals, cello, keyboard, violin (2002–present)
• Salmon de Jager – lead vocals, backing vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, harmonica (2002–present)
• Dawie de Jager^{[9] [10]} – lead vocals, backing vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar (2002–present)
• Werner Griesel^{[11] [12]} – drums, percussion (2005–present)
• Morné Bam – bass (2006–present)

Former members

• Michelle Ohlhoff – bass, backing vocals, keyboard (2004–2006)
• Miles Mulder – drums, percussion (2004–2005)

Discography

Studio albums

• 13/02 (2002)
• 15de Laan (2004)
• Album 3^[13] (2005)
• 5^[14] (2007)
• Musiek vir die Agtergrond^{[15] [16]} (2008)

Live album

• 09 (2009)

Dvds

• Aardklop (2007)
• My Storie (2011)

External links

• Official website
• Klopjag on Spotify
• Klopjag on Apple Music

Notes and References

1. Web site: Korff. Jean-Marie. Roepman. 7 March 2021. Channel. en-US.
2. Web site: Die Melkterte and Klopjag are back for 2 shows only!. 7 March 2021. Channel. en-US.
3. Web site: Channel24. SAMA Nominees 2009. 7 March 2021. Channel. en-US.
4. Web site: Parks & Pringles Presents Biggy, Koos Kombuis, Melktert, Klopjag. 7 March 2021. Pretoria. en-US.
5. Web site: 4 gigs that will help you weather the cold. 7 March 2021. Channel. en-US.
6. Web site: Meet the founder of WoodCrock: A local festival celebrating its 12th year. 7 March 2021. Channel. en-US.
7. Web site: John-Henry Opperman. 7 March 2021. kykNET – John-Henry Opperman. en.
8. Web site: OFM. John-Henry Opperman happy with his actor's award. 7 March 2021. OFM.
9. Web site: Korff. Jean-Marie. WATCH: Voice SA contestant Dawie de Jager releases first single and music video. 7 March 2021. Channel. en-US.
10. Web site: Dawie de Jager. 7 March 2021. M-Net – Dawie de Jager. en.
11. Web site: Brand Strategy with Werner Griesel – YouTube Brand strategy, Getting to know you, Brand strategist. 7 March 2021. Pinterest. en.
12. Web site: Griesel. Werner. Werner Griesel. 7 March 2021. Entrepreneur. en.
13. Web site: 2005's Afrikaans Music – Our Christmas List! – 2005's Afrikaans Music – Our Christmas List. 7 March 2021. Channel. en-US.
14. Web site: Kicking it with Klopjag. 7 March 2021. Channel. en-US.
15. Web site: Channel24. SAMA Nominees 2009. 7 March 2021. Channel. en-US.
16. Web site: Korff. Jean-Marie. Musiek vir die Agtergrond. 7 March 2021. Channel. en-US.