Diesel is a Dutch pop/rock group that became one of the relatively few Dutch acts to chart in the U.S. when their song "Sausalito Summernight" entered the U.S.Top 40 in 1981.
Rob Vunderink René Meister Orlando Milan Ron van Elswijk Mark Boon
Past members
Pim Koopman Frank Papendrecht Wijnand Ott Hugo de Bruin Kim Weemhoff Bas Krumperman Leen Barbier André Versluijs Ronald Oor Jan Loomans Henk Hager Jeroen Englebert Thomas Kroon Otto Lenselink Werner Cornand Dave Bordeaux
Diesel was created in October 1978 by ex-Kayak drummer Pim Koopman. The group, at first no more than a hobby project, initially consisted of Koopman (drums, keyboard and vocals) and Rob Vunderink (guitar/lead vocals, composer and lyricist), Mark Boon (guitar, composer and lyricist), and Frank Papendrecht (bass; 10 May 1953 – 18 November 2009).[1][2] Their first album, Watts in a Tank, was released in the Netherlands in 1980.[3] One of its tracks, "Going Back to China" was released in the Netherlands as a single in 1979 and became a top 40 hit.[3] Two other singles from this album, "Down In The Silvermine" and "Sausalito Summernight" (also misspelled "Sausolito Summernight"), were released in 1980 and also became charting hits.[3][4] In late 1980, Boon and Papendrecht left to join Meike Touw's Tutti Frutti. They were replaced by bass player Wijnand Ott and guitarist Hugo de Bruin. In mid-1981, Koopman left the band and Kim Weemhoff took the drumseat.
In 1981, Watts in a Tank was released in the United States.[5][6] The single "Sausalito Summernight" rose to #25 on the US Top 40.[2] It reached #1 in Canada.[5][7]Watts in a Tank itself went up to #68 on the Billboard 200.[8] This success prompted the return of Mark Boon and an American tour. At Boon's suggestion, guitarist Bas Krumperman joined the band just before the North American tour, moving the band's sound in a country-rock direction.[2] The band got a distribution deal with Atco Records and recorded another album, Unleaded, in 1982, but it was not a success.[2][9] In the next few years the group had many new members, such as Leen Barbier (guitar/vocals), André Versluijs (bass), Jan Loomans (guitar/vocals), and Henk Hager (guitar/vocals), and released several more singles before disbanding in 1985.[2]
Reunions
Diesel was reconstituted in 1988 and had a hit in the Netherlands with their single "Samantha", sung by Jeroen Englebert. The band broke up again in 1989. Mark Boon later formed The Zoo, releasing the album What's in the Package. Diesel reformed in 2000 with Koopman, Vunderink, Versluijs, Thomas Kroon (drums) and Otto Lenselink (guitar). They released Diesel On The Rocks in 2001, with covers, previously recorded material, and three new tracks.[2][3][10]
Watts in a Tank was reissued in 2002, including the original five-minute version of "Sausalito Summernight".[11]
In 2004, the original lineup of Boon, Koopman, Papendrecht and Vunderink performed at a charity event, which led to plans to reform the group on a permanent basis. Papendrecht was replaced later by Werner Cornand.
Both members of Diesel's original rhythm section died from heart attacks within one week: Frank Papendrecht on 18 November 2009 at age 56,[1][12][13] and Pim Koopman on 23 November 2009, also at age 56.[14]
In March 2017 Diesel released a single, "Like Hell I Will!."
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External links
Diesel
Video: Sausalito Summernight
August 23, 2023
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For a one man musical group commonly known as Diesel see Diesel musician For John Coghlan s Diesel see John Coghlan drummer Diesel is a Dutch pop rock group that became one of the relatively few Dutch acts to chart in the U S when their song Sausalito Summernight entered the U S Top 40 in 1981 DieselOriginNetherlandsGenresPop rock progressive rockYears active1978 1985 1988 1989 2004 2007 2016 presentMembersRob VunderinkRene MeisterOrlando MilanRon van ElswijkMark BoonPast membersPim KoopmanFrank PapendrechtWijnand OttHugo de BruinKim WeemhoffBas KrumpermanLeen BarbierAndre VersluijsRonald OorJan LoomansHenk HagerJeroen EnglebertThomas KroonOtto LenselinkWerner CornandDave BordeauxWebsiteDiesel Contents 1 Origin and history 2 Reunions 3 Discography 3 1 Albums 3 1 1 Year end album charts 3 2 Singles 4 References 5 External linksOrigin and history EditDiesel was created in October 1978 by ex Kayak drummer Pim Koopman The group at first no more than a hobby project initially consisted of Koopman drums keyboard and vocals and Rob Vunderink guitar lead vocals composer and lyricist Mark Boon guitar composer and lyricist and Frank Papendrecht bass 10 May 1953 18 November 2009 1 2 Their first album Watts in a Tank was released in the Netherlands in 1980 3 One of its tracks Going Back to China was released in the Netherlands as a single in 1979 and became a top 40 hit 3 Two other singles from this album Down In The Silvermine and Sausalito Summernight also misspelled Sausolito Summernight were released in 1980 and also became charting hits 3 4 In late 1980 Boon and Papendrecht left to join Meike Touw s Tutti Frutti They were replaced by bass player Wijnand Ott and guitarist Hugo de Bruin In mid 1981 Koopman left the band and Kim Weemhoff took the drumseat In 1981 Watts in a Tank was released in the United States 5 6 The single Sausalito Summernight rose to 25 on the US Top 40 2 It reached 1 in Canada 5 7 Watts in a Tank itself went up to 68 on the Billboard 200 8 This success prompted the return of Mark Boon and an American tour At Boon s suggestion guitarist Bas Krumperman joined the band just before the North American tour moving the band s sound in a country rock direction 2 The band got a distribution deal with Atco Records and recorded another album Unleaded in 1982 but it was not a success 2 9 In the next few years the group had many new members such as Leen Barbier guitar vocals Andre Versluijs bass Jan Loomans guitar vocals and Henk Hager guitar vocals and released several more singles before disbanding in 1985 2 Reunions EditDiesel was reconstituted in 1988 and had a hit in the Netherlands with their single Samantha sung by Jeroen Englebert The band broke up again in 1989 Mark Boon later formed The Zoo releasing the album What s in the Package Diesel reformed in 2000 with Koopman Vunderink Versluijs Thomas Kroon drums and Otto Lenselink guitar They released Diesel On The Rocks in 2001 with covers previously recorded material and three new tracks 2 3 10 Watts in a Tank was reissued in 2002 including the original five minute version of Sausalito Summernight 11 In 2004 the original lineup of Boon Koopman Papendrecht and Vunderink performed at a charity event which led to plans to reform the group on a permanent basis Papendrecht was replaced later by Werner Cornand Both members of Diesel s original rhythm section died from heart attacks within one week Frank Papendrecht on 18 November 2009 at age 56 1 12 13 and Pim Koopman on 23 November 2009 also at age 56 14 In March 2017 Diesel released a single Like Hell I Will Discography EditAlbums Edit Year Title NL US CAN1980 Watts In A Tank 38 68 19 15 1982 Unleaded 2001 Diesel On The Rocks Year end album charts Edit Chart 1981 PositionCanada Watts In A Tank 16 62Singles Edit Year Song CAN NL US1979 Alibi Goin Back To China 34 1051980 Down In The Silvermine 16 Sausalito Summernight 1 33 251982 Leader Of The Pacman 1984 Sound Of The 60 s 1985 Stormy Waters 1988 Samantha 41 1989 Colorado 2017 Like Hell I Will References Edit a b Overleden Frank Papendrecht 56 jaar online familieberichten nl Retrieved May 11 2020 a b c d e f Diesel biographie popinstituut nl in Dutch Nationaal Pop Instituut Archived from the original on 2008 02 02 Retrieved December 27 2007 a b c d Diesel discografie popinstituut nl in Dutch Nationaal Pop Instituut Archived from the original on 2006 05 16 Retrieved December 27 2007 Diesel Nederpop Encyclopedia Retrieved December 27 2007 via alexgitlin com a b Diesel biography Allmusic Accessed on line December 27 2007 Jasper Tony Oliver Derek 1983 Diesel The International Encyclopedia of Hard Rock amp Heavy Metal New York Facts on File Publications ISBN 0 8160 1100 1 50 Singles RPM Vol 35 no 6 September 5 1981 Retrieved February 1 2023 via bac lac gc ca Diesel Muze com February 1 2007 Retrieved December 27 2007 Unleaded credits Allmusic Accessed online December 27 2007 in Dutch Rob Vunderink biografie Archived 2008 03 26 at the Wayback Machine Nationaal Pop Instituut Accessed on line December 27 2007 Watts in a Tank review Allmusic Accessed on line December 27 2007 Rasmuzikant Frank Papendrecht overleden delftopzondag nl in Dutch 22 November 2009 Retrieved May 11 2020 in Dutch Bassist Frank Papendrecht overleden Archived 2009 12 28 at the Wayback Machine Nationaal Pop Instituut Accessed on line December 25 2009 in Dutch Pim Koopman drummer van Kayak overleden Archived 2009 12 28 at the Wayback Machine Nationaal Pop Instituut Accessed on line December 25 2009 50 Albums PDF RPM September 12 1981 Retrieved February 1 2023 via collectionscanada gc ca 50 Albums PDF RPM December 26 1981 Retrieved February 1 2023 via collectionscanada gc ca External links EditDiesel Video Sausalito Summernight Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Diesel band amp oldid 1159303737, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
