(Amsterdam, 1981-1982)

Meaning Bandname: The name Duphar comes from the chemical factory that dumped thousands of toxic barrels in the Volgermeerpolder.

Bio: When Arjan left Tröckener Kecks, he formed the band together with Jos (the driver for Tröckener Kecks) and Martin (roadie for The Nitwitz). They changed their name in Frites Modern in the beginning of 1982.

Lineup:
Arjan Boonacker – guitar, vocals
Jos Belt – bass, vocals
Martin Ex – drums

Other bands:
Arjan Boonacker – Tröckener Kecks, Frenz Fried & De Frimo’s
Jos Belt – Frenz Fried & De Frimo’s

Interview/Article:
1982 – Babylon Courant 2

Concerts: (selected)
1982.02.19 Die Bunker, Bochum GER (+ Nitwitz, Pistache BV)
1982.02.20 Korn, Hannover GER (+ Nitwitz, Pistache BV)
1982.02.21 Alte Pavline, Detmold GER (+ Nitwitz, Pistache BV) 1982.02.22 AJZ, Bielefeld GER (+ Nitwitz, Pistache BV, Ready Mix)
1982.03.03 Oktopus, Amsterdam (+ Nitwitz)