Oh, that Van Der Linden!

Rick van der Linden passed away in 2006. The Netherlands most leading keyboard player, source of inspiration to many was no more.Because of his fabulous technique; because of his fabulous knowledge of Bach’s music; because of his pioneering work of making classical music more accessible to a younger generation, during the late sixties, beginning of the seventies by combining it with Rock and Jazz. Reviled by the classical musicians later admired… Adored by many starting and more advanced pop keyboard players… Through him this occupation had become interesting… Rick, himself inspired by giants such as Keith Emerson, led the band Ekseption to great heights. Friends of Rick’s spontaneously played his music during his memorial service, unrehearsed, unprepared. Seldom shall the music of van der Linden be played with such love and passion. "AN EKSEPTIONAL TRIBUTE BAND” was erected with two original Ekseption members. The sounds of this legendary band are heard again. Not only will material of Ekseption be heard but also solo pieces of Rick.
Van der Linden lives on!