(Utrecht, 1976–1978)

Meaning Bandname: Taken from Blitzkrieg Bop of The Ramones.

Bio: First punkband in Utrecht. Formed by Rob de Jong and friends and since he had 2 guitars, he invited his younger brother Erik de Jong to play as well. They covered The Ramones and Dead Boys but also had own songs with obnoxious lyrics. Like many others they tried to shock the hippies with swastika’s, SS signs and nazi symbols. Eventually they changed their name in The Duds.

Lineup:
Aart Helder aka Candy Hard – bass
Erik de Jong aka Mick The Prick – guitar
Merlijn Blommendaal aka Merlin Doom – vocals
Rob de Jong aka B.B. Belsen – guitar
Tonny Hol – drums

Other bands:
Aart Helder – The Duds
Erik de Jong – The Duds, Spinvis, Quazar
Merlijn Blommendaal – The Duds
Rob de Jong – The Duds