We are excited to announce the launch of a special deluxe box set dedicated to the legendary Dutch band Q65 during the Mega Record & CD Fair on Saturday April 13. On this day, a special introduction of this unique and sumptuous box set will take place on the main stage between 11.30 AM and 12.00 PM.
This deluxe box set, in LP format, contains a beautiful 216-page hardcover coffee table book, along with an 11CD box set, all packaged in a handsome box with lid. Weighing 3 kg, this box set is a true collector’s item for fans of Q65 and enthusiasts of Dutch music history.
Special guests will be present to celebrate this launch, including: Frank Nuijens (former band member of Q65), Hans Waterman (drummer of the last formation of Q65 and known from Cuby + Blizzards), Jim Bieler (son of the late Wim Bieler), Peter Koelewijn (producer of the first single ”You’re The Victor”) and Ruud van Dulkenraad (a.o. organizer of The Hague Beatnach 1980 and former editor-in-chief Muziek Express). The presentation of the launch will be done by Marc Stakenburg: journalist and author of a.o. the book ”Music Trails USA”.
After the launch there will be a signing session next to the stage, where fans will have the opportunity to collect autographs and talk to the special guests.
For the first 200 buyers, the box will include replicas of the original Decca promo posters of the singles The Live I Live & From Above.
Q65 were one of the most exciting, rebellious bands to come out of the Netherlands in the 1960s. To their fans-then and now-Q65 represented a way of life. With their music, their image, their every move and action, these five long-haired ruffians from The Hague rejected conformity and challenged us to follow in their wake. Starting in 1966 they stormed the music scene with the hit singles You’re The Victor, The Life I Live, I Despise You and World Of Birds, along with their masterpiece debut album, Revolution. Their musical revolution continued through the end of the sixties and into the seventies with outstanding albums like Revival, Afghanistan and We’re Gonna Make It. Through breakups, reunions, and numerous line-up changes, they continued to make great music intermittently in the decades that followed, until the tragic death of singer Willem Bieler in November 2000.
THE LIFE WE LIVE is the definitive Q65 anthology, presenting their complete recorded works 1966-2000 on 11 CDs, all sourced from the original master tapes. Along with all of the group’s albums and singles, and Frank Nuijens’ 1971 solo album Rainman, the collection includes a trove of previously unreleased outtakes, alternate mono and stereo mixes, and rare live recordings.
THE LIFE WE LIVE also includes a lavishly-illustrated 216-page hardcover coffee table book with detailed liner notes by Mike Stax, along with hundreds of full-colour and black and white photos, and reproductions of picture sleeves, posters, ads, magazine and newspaper articles and other rare Q65 ephemera, some of it sourced from the personal archives of the band members. Meticulously researched and annotated, and spectacularly packaged, THE LIFE WE LIVE is the ultimate Q65 collection.
LP Q65 - REVOLUTION - MONO VERSIE (deluxe editie)
Available on 180 gram black & transparent green
LP Q65 - INJECTION
Available on 180 gram black & transparent red vinyl
Q65 was one of The Nederlands most popular beat bands from the 60’s. After their glory years, that ended abruptly in January 1968 when singer Willem Bieler joined the army, the band reformed in the spring of 1970, with drummer Beer Klaasse of the legendary Group 1850 behind the drumkit. The album Injection contains (unreleased) live recordings & demo’s (8 tracks 1970), the legendary Beatnach concert (4 tracks 1980) and two acoustic songs from 1996. Remastered from the original master tapes. Packaged in a lavish gatefold sleeve supplemented by rare photos and memorabilia.
