BZN

BZN (Band Zonder Naam; Dutch for "Band Without Name") was a successful pop Dutch pop group that had a string of hits from the mid-1970s on. Combining high productivity and a disciplined work ethic with an exceptionally good feeling for what their audience liked, the band achieved a thirty year music chart presence in the Netherlands, to an extent comparable to that of Cliff Richard in the United Kingdom, and rewarded by likely record-breaking numbers of platinum certifications for their albums.

BZN recorded mostly in English and French, but also had success with material in Dutch and German.

History

BZN started out as a pop-rock band in their native Volendam in 1966, playing early-Bee Gees-like harmony pop. The initial line-up consisted of Jan Veerman (vocals), Cees Tol (guitar), Evert Woestenburg (guitar) Jan Tuijp (bass guitar) and Gerrit Woestenburg (drums).

In the early 1970s, the band switched to hard rock and had its first successes, including a brace of Top 40 hits. After original lead singer Veerman left the band, and drummer Jan Keizer took his place, the band made a musical U-turn and opted for commercial middle-of-the-road pop, adding female co-vocalist Anny Schilder and laying the foundation for their status as the most popular Dutch band ever (in terms of hit singles and albums). BZN has had over 50 hits in the Dutch hit charts to date, and are the only music act to have had top 40 hit singles for 26 consecutive years (1973-1998). Album chart presence was even stronger, without interruption from 1977 to 2008.

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Died: 2007-06-16

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Yellow Rose

by: Bzn

So bad to see That some people like me Sometimes have nothing But the aid that they need
Chained for a word That was not to be heard Race or religion or their willing to be People got to be free
Everyone needs some love and emotion Freedom for all in so many ways So hope and say Someday we all Will live in a world of peace everyday
Like every yellow rose in spring And all the songs that we may sing Like a chanson d'amour Il faut la liberté
Like every yellow rose in spring And all the songs that we may sing Like a chanson d'amour Il faut la liberté
Still everyday Some are loosing their names Changed for a number For their willing to be Free like you and like me
Everyone needs some love and emotion Freedom for all in so many ways So hope and say Someday we all Will live in a world of peace everyday
Like every yellow rose in spring And all the songs that we may sing Like a chanson d'amour Il faut la liberté
Like every yellow rose in spring And all the songs that we may sing Like a chanson d'amour Il faut la liberté




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BZN extending runway; Airport COO retiring

Belgrade News 09 Apr 2025
Scott Humphrey is retiring as executive vice president and COO at the Gallatin Airport Authority which operates Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) in Belgrade ... .
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