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1) The kids are a punk rock band based in Antwerp, Belgium. They were one of the first groups in Belgium to really tap into the power of the international punk scene which was erupting in 1976-77.
Formed by three angry dock(work)ers, the group evolves from pure energy on the first album to more varied and adult songs. Ludo Mariman (in "Wit-lof from Belgium") on the changes the band went trough : "Look, punk may be dead and over. But that doesn't mean we have to go away. We are almost a normal rock band now. We even have a slow song. We play better. We don't spit on the public anymore, now we try to amuse them".
In 1986, after 10 years THE KIDS decided to stop playing and LUDO MARIMAN started his solocareer. But in 1996, 20 years after the first gig THE KIDS held a reunion-tour. The first two albums were reproduced on one CD and a double album. THE KIDS will continue playing as long as ....... 'THE KIDS ARE UNITED'.
In 2001 THE KIDS were 25 YEARS young and in december of that same year the Live CD FLABBERGASTED! was released. In 2005 they release a new single "Freedom, Liberty, Democracy". In 2006 the KIDS are 30!
2007 saw the release of THE KIDS ANTHOLOGY, a box including all albums between 1978 and 1985, completed with a DVD of a live concert recorded in 1982.
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Because i made a bio for a kids page and i now found out there is also a The Kids page on lastfm i copy paste this over here.
One of the first groups in Belgium to really tap into the power of the international punk scene which was erupting in 1976-77 were The Kids. In retrospect, it is a bit foolish to call the Kids a "punk"-group, since they were much too R&B for that, but they certainly communicated the "punk"-feeling.
Front-man Ludo Mariman in "Wit-lof from Belgium": "In 1976 we were together in a band called "Crash". None of us could really play. We just hammered away, hard and fast, sounding like a really bad Velvet Underground. When the first news of the punk explosion in Britain started to come through, I went to London. I wanted to know what was going on over there, and if these guys had the seem feelings of anger I had. I remember the shivers down my spine seeing Eddie & The Hot Rods. I also saw the Ramones and then I knew we had that same music within us. Technically we could handle it, because you don't have to master the instruments to play punk music".
"Bloody Belgium", "Fascist cops", "No Monarchy" and "Rock over Belgium" were the songs which got them started.
They played support acts for Iggy Pop and Patti Smith in 1977.
Formed by three angry dock(work)ers, the group evolves from pure energy on the first album to more varied and adult songs. Ludo Mariman (again in "Wit-lof from Belgium") on the changes the band went trough : "Look, punk may be dead and over. But that doesn't mean we have to go away. We are almost a normal rock band now. We even have a slow song. We play better. We don't spit on the public anymore, now we try to amuse them".
Strangely enough, their two first albums were produced by Leo Caerts, the man who had been a band-leader for the likes of Will Tura etc. and the author of the world hit "Eviva España" (see Samantha).
In 1979 they release a single together with Jo Lemaire & Flouze : Jo sings "Tintarella di Luna", the Kids do a cover of "Louie Louie".
The album "Living in the 20th century" becomes a classic. They even hit the hitparades with "Dancing".
Their moment of fame however is the brilliant song "There will be no next time" (or as Humo put it : "the world hit which never was one").
After the split of the group in 1985, the front-singer of the band Ludo Mariman, a former professional soccer-player for Antwerp, keeps trying to make it in the music business. He sings "Angie" for the LSP-band and returns to the public eye four years later with "You never know what's yours" and has kept on recording ever since. Although his records are always of reasonable quality, he never really manages to produce the excitement which was a trademark for The Kids.
That Mariman is a well-respected artist can be deduced from this expert for the 1994 album "They say" in Humo : "Mariman is, just as when he invented the punk movement for the low countries 18 years ago, still angry and that is a quality of this man. ... Most of the twelve songs on this album were written and sung from the viewpoint of something that somebody who has a much smoother tongue than me has described as the "wet dog syndrome". ... Authenticity. You cannot buy it in your local shopping mall. Ludo Mariman has had tons of it for years, and now he has even produced a very good cd with it."
1996 sees a surprise comeback for the Kids. They decide to reform the band and tour the summerfestivals. In 1998 they are featured on the soundtrack of the Belgian movie "Dief". They also reappear on national television (on "Nieuwe Maandag"). Ludo Mariman says the group now has a status where it can decide to play together once in while. They will also continue to tour in the summer of 1998.
This tour lasted well into 1999. During this they found out that they are doing to their own amazement - well eh - amazingly well in Eastern Germany. "There is a lot of demand for punks of the first generation over there. The sadder the surroundings, the better punkrock thrives", said singer Ludo Mariman in "Het Nieuwsblad".
The group has undergone some changes in personnel : ex-Scabs Frankie Saenen now hits the drums, and young Pieter Van Buyten (see also Flip Kowlier, Chitlin' Fooks) handles the bass. Ludo Mariman and guitar-player Luk Van De Poel remain on their post. On March 13th 2001, a live-concert in the Ancienne Belgique was recorded, and the goal still is to release a CD with this material.
Members:
- Ludo Mariman (vocals, guitar) -- Ludo Mariman (zang, gitaar)
- Danny De Haes - Pieter Van Buyten (bass) -- Danny De Haes - Pieter Van Buyten (bas)
- Luk Van De Poel (guitar) -- Luk Van De Poel (gitaar)
- Eddy De Haes - Cesar Janssen - Frankie Saenen(drums) -- Eddy De Haes - Cesar Janssen - Frankie Saenen (drums)
Albums (The Kids):
- The Kids (Fontana - 1978)
- Naughty kids (Fontana - 1978)
- Living in the 20th century (Mercury - 1979)
- Black out (Mercury - 1981)
- If the kids ... (Mercury - 1982)
- Gotcha! (Konexion - 1985)
Compilations :
- The Kids (Release on CD of the first two albums + bonus-tracks) (Polygram - 1996)
- The Kids Anthology (3 cd's, one live cd + 2 bonus cd's and a dvd) (Universal 2007)
Albums (Ludo Mariman) :
- You never know what's yours (Kafka - 1989)
- They say (Donor - 1994)
http://www.thekidspunk.eu
source: http://houbi.com/belpop/groepen/kids.htm
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2) The Kids is also a Norwegian rock band from Trondheim. With Dag Ingebrigtsen as lead singer and Torstein Flakne (now Stage Dolls) on lead guitar. Dag Ingebrigtsen has been taking part in almost every song made for Rosenborg footballclub, and has been influential in what to be known as "trønder-rock". In 1979 their hit "Hun er forelska i lærer'n" where at the top of Norways hitchart.
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3) Early Connecticut punk rock band
4) The Kids was finnish child group. They have released album "The Kids" in 2000. Members were Ida ja Joanna Kupiainen and Anniina Merisalo.
Rock over Belgium
The Kids Lyrics
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The crowd rebounds as I flow slowin
I'm not bullshittin
Heres how im hittin
Funkin it up more than George Clinton
Swingin, and bringin in a new format
A new breed indeed and I'm sure of that
I'll impress the best, I won't rest the best
Yes the kid who gets the crowd up
The one with the hair that stands straight up
People look and stare in shock
Trippin' over a Rock
Trippin' over a Rock
Chased and chased and chased, but never close to caught
And the skills I filled were all self taught
With so many styles on each panfulls
And they hit ya like a fifth a jack daniels
As the girls admire the way I aspire
To move higher and build my own empire
Not a liar, I tell no lies
So hey girl you can trust these blue eyes
But don't get me wrong I get wicked
Shake that ass in my face and I'll stick it
Hit it, get wit it
Knock it out the box
Trippin over a rock
Trippin over a rock
A genuine badman
Like Yosemite Sam man
I c-c-c-can rock the land
And bring a new swing and sensation
To represent the next generation
So slack up, you better back up
Come the score and you leave in a jigsaw
Fuck with me
With no doubt
I'll put my foot in your ass and won't pull it out
I'll go deep in I won't weaken
Guarenteed to keep the house leapin
Girls flockin guys
Try to to cockblock
Cause everybody's Trippin Over A Rock
The lyrics to the song "Rock over Belgium" by The Kids speak about the artist's confidence in their style of music and their unique approach to it. The persona claims that their style succeeds in impressing the audience, getting them up on their feet, and making them swing. The lyrics also suggest that the persona is a self-taught artist with multiple styles woven into their panfuls of beats.
The persona's confidence in their talent is evident in the lyrics as they claim to be a new breed of artist with a unique format that will leave the audience awed. The lyrics suggest that the persona's style is funky, and they incorporate more elements into their music than their contemporary George Clinton, who was known for his funk music. The song's chorus, "Tripping over a rock," refers to how the persona's music creates a frenzy within the audience, making them lose themselves in the rhythms and beats.
The lyrics further suggest that the artist aims to achieve greater heights with their music and build their empire. The artist is hungry for success, and their lyrics claim they're blessed, and they won't settle for less. As a result of their unique music style, the artist witnesses people staring at them in shock and awe as their music becomes the talk of the town. In the final paragraphs, the artist claims to represent the next generation of music artists, who will bring in a new swing and sensation to the music world. The song's finale echoes with how the audience is Tripping over a rock because of the persona's music.
Line by Line Meaning
People like the way my style is rollin
People enjoy my unique style of music and performance
The crowd rebounds as I flow slowin
The audience reacts positively to my slower tempo and rhythmic flow
I'm not bullshittin
I am being honest and genuine with my audience
Heres how im hittin
This is how I am performing and presenting myself
Funkin it up more than George Clinton
I am adding my own funk and flair to my performance, similar to the style of George Clinton
Swingin, and bringin in a new format
I am introducing a new format and style to my performance, which includes swing music elements
A new breed indeed and I'm sure of that
I am confident that I am creating a new breed and style of music that people will enjoy
I'll impress the best, I won't rest the best
I am determined to impress the best in the industry and will not stop until I do so
Cause I'm blessed and I just won't settle for less
I acknowledge my blessings and will not settle for anything less than the best
Yes the kid who gets the crowd up
I am the one who energizes and excites the audience with my performance
The one with the hair that stands straight up
I am easily recognizable due to my unique hairstyle
People look and stare in shock
People are stunned and amazed by my performance
Trippin' over a Rock
People are getting excited and caught up in the energy of my performance
Chased and chased and chased, but never close to caught
Although many try to imitate my style, they will never be able to capture its essence
And the skills I filled were all self taught
I developed my skills and style on my own, through hard work and practice
With so many styles on each panfulls
My performance incorporates many different styles and elements
And they hit ya like a fifth a jack daniels
My performance is as intoxicating as a strong drink, leaving a lasting impression
As the girls admire the way I aspire
Women are attracted to my drive and ambition
To move higher and build my own empire
I am determined to succeed and create my own success and legacy
Not a liar, I tell no lies
I am an honest and truthful performer
So hey girl you can trust these blue eyes
Women can trust me and my intentions
But don't get me wrong I get wicked
Although I am honest and truthful, I can still be wild and unpredictable
Shake that ass in my face and I'll stick it
I will respond positively to women who dance provocatively in front of me
Hit it, get wit it
Let's party and have fun
Knock it out the box
Let's take our performance and partying to the next level
A genuine badman
I am a true and authentic performer
Like Yosemite Sam man
Similar to the wild and animated character Yosemite Sam
I c-c-c-can rock the land
I have the ability to excite and energize the audience
And bring a new swing and sensation
I am introducing new swing music elements to my performance
To represent the next generation
I am creating a performance style that will inspire and influence future generations of musicians
So slack up, you better back up
I am warning other performers to stay away and not try to copy my style
Come the score and you leave in a jigsaw
If you want to compete with me, you will end up falling apart and losing your place in the industry
Fuck with me
Don't mess with me or my performance style
With no doubt
There is no question that my performance is the best
I'll put my foot in your ass and won't pull it out
If you try to compete with me, I will defeat you and not let up
I'll go deep in I won't weaken
I will continue to perform and succeed without losing my passion or drive
Guarenteed to keep the house leapin
My performance will keep the energy and excitement level high
Girls flockin guys
Women are attracted to my performance and style
Try to to cockblock
Other men may try to interfere with women who are interested in me
Cause everybody's Trippin Over A Rock
Everyone is caught up in the energy and excitement of my performance
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RANDY MULLER, ROBERT RITCHIE
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