The Kids (Belgian band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Headquarters | Belgium |
| Products | Punk rock music, albums, live performances |
The Kids represent a punk rock group originating from Belgium, established in 1976. Recognized as Belgium's most prominent punk ensemble, they gained acclaim with tracks such as "Fascist Cops" (1978) and "There Will Be No Next Time" (1981). After disbanding in 1985, they reunited in 1996 to create the soundtrack for the Belgian movie Dief (Thief). Since their reunion, the band has maintained an active international performance schedule.
History
- 1976: The formation of The Kids occurred when Ludo Mariman teamed up with brothers De Haes; notably, bassist Danny de Haes was only 12 years old at this time.
- 1977: They secured their initial recording contract with Phonogram and supported prominent artists including Iggy Pop and Patti Smith.
- 1978: Their debut album, titled The Kids, was released; guitarist Luc van de Poel joined the lineup. That year, they performed at the Jazz Bilzen festival and issued their second album, Naughty Kids, within eight months.
- 1978–1984: The band produced three additional albums: Living in the 20th Century, Black Out—which featured their most successful single "There Will Be No Next Time"—and a live album recorded using the Rolling Stones' mobile studio. They received numerous accolades in Belgian polls and engaged in extensive touring.
- 1985: Their last studio album before the initial split, Gotcha!, was released.
- 1996: The group reassembled and resumed touring throughout France, Belgium, Italy, and Germany.
- 2004: They performed their first concert in the United States at Southpaw in Brooklyn; this event was recorded and later released as a DVD entitled The Kids: Live in New York.
- 2005: The band completed its debut tour of Canada and participated in a festival held in Austin, Texas.
- 2007: A comprehensive box set compiling all earlier albums was launched.
- 2008: At the Lokerse Feesten Festival, they shared the stage with notable bands such as the Sex Pistols, the New York Dolls, and the Buzzcocks.
- 2008–2012: The Kids toured extensively across countries including Canada, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, Holland, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, and Norway.
- 2012: The band underwent lineup changes with Tim Jult joining as drummer and Ief Vanlommel as bassist.
- 2013: A West Coast tour of the United States was announced featuring concerts in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
Band members
Original line-up
- Ludo Mariman – guitar and vocals
- Danny de Haes – bass guitar
- Eddy de Haes – drums
Current line-up
- Ludo Mariman – guitar and vocals
- Danny De Haes – bass guitar
- Luc van de Poel – guitar
- Tim Jult – drums
Discography
- 1978: The Kids
- 1978: Naughty Kids
- 1979: Living in the 20th Century
- 1981: Black Out
- 1982: If the Kids... (live)
- 1985: Gotcha!
- 2002: Flabbergasted! Live at AB
- 2004: The Kids: Live in New York (DVD)
- 2007: Anthology