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Since I’ve been talking about 80s music lately, I figured I would list a rarely known band from that period.

Vandenberg is a Dutch-American hard rock band formed in 1981 in Amsterdam by guitarist Adrian “Adje” van den Berg. The band achieved international success in the 1980s before their guitarist joined Whitesnake and later experienced a revival in recent years.

Notable Achievements

The band’s breakthrough came with their debut album, recorded at Jimmy Page’s studio. This album spawned their biggest hit, “Burning Heart,” which reached #39 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The band toured extensively as opening acts for major artists like Ozzy Osbourne and KISS.

Notable Songs

• “Burning Heart” – Their most successful single
• “Different Worlds” – Second major hit from their album “Heading for a Storm”
• “Thunder And Lightning” – From their 2023 album “Sin”
• “House On Fire” – Recent single featuring new vocalist Mats Levén

The original 1981 lineup of Vandenberg consisted of:

• Adrian Vandenberg (guitar)
• Bert Heerink (vocals)
• Dick Kemper (bass)
• Jos Zoomer (drums)

Recent Activity

After a long hiatus, Vandenberg returned in 2020 with a new lineup and released their comeback album “2020”. In 2023, they released their latest album, “Sin,” featuring vocalist Mats Levén, drummer Koen Herfst, and bassist Randy van der Elsen.

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