The Bintangs (Malay for 'stars') are a genuine cult favorite. Despite two strong hits (Ridin 'On The L & N and Travellin' In The USA), cheer reviews, gigs in America and England, the group never grows into an overhead rock favorite. The band is founded in Beverwijk in 1961 by brothers Frank and Arti Kraaijeveld, the only two factors present in an occupation which often changes in composition. The
… sound of The Bintangs is unique in the Netherlands: gritty rhythm and blues that sometimes tends to (hard) rock. With the advent of Gerben and Maarten Ibelings (also brothers) of the younger Bad To The Bone in 2004, the group gets an excellent impulse tirelessly for many years to be able to rock.more
