(Groningen/Haren, 1979-1984)

Meaning bandname: Formerly the graffiti name of one bandmember (initials J.E.T.); turned out to be funny because band members hailed from rich village Haren and had to constantly explain to “openminded”/”non-prejudiced” that they were not rich assholes.

Bio: Formed in 1979 and start rehearing in the newly squatted ORKZ. Jetset was member of the Rood Wit Zwart (Red White Black) collective, including bands Massagraf, Bloedbad, Vacuüm, magazines Blok 5, Struggle, Destructief Jong Nederland, label RWZ, and poet Bart Droog. Some other bands and magazines outside Groningen were associated as well. Split up in 1984.

Lyrics:  Almost entirely political. First standard punk stuff about the queen, political parties, war etc etc. Critical of punk norms like unquestioned support for squatters’ violence. Later more Discharge-influenced: less specific, less simple, more images. Last half year (fairly non-political) poems from non-band member. From very early on only Dutch lyrics. Jetset was heading the “political wing” of Groningen punk and had some influence on younger punks.

Description: First simple early punk, later hardcore. Fast and short songs. 20 song concerts in 15 minutes. At the very end more experiments into other musical styles.

Lineup:
[1] 1979-1981
Herman Overbeek – drums
Jan – bass
John Bleeker – vocals
Marieke – vocals (1981-1984)
Nanno van Delden – guitar

[2] 1981-1981
Herman Overbeek – drums
Jan – bass
John Bleeker – vocals
Marieke – vocals
Nanno van Delden – guitar

[3] 1981-1984
Herman Overbeek – drums
Jan – bass
Marieke – vocals
Nanno van Delden – guitar

Other bands:
Nanno van Delden – Massagraf, Kein Produkt, Jan Wil Niet Neuken, Kastroboys, Massacubadset, Laika
Herman Overbeek – Massacubadset
Marieke – Kein Produkt
Jan – Kein Produkt

Fanzine:
Nanno van Delden – Blok 5

Label:
Nanno van Delden – R.I.P. Off Recordz

Discography:
1981 – Eingetr.Warenz TAPE with Kein Produkt (R.I.P. Off Recordz, NL) [1]
1982 – The Jetset TAPE (R.I.P. Off Recordz, NL) [2]
1982 – Modern Times Are Coming Back TAPE (R.I.P. Off Recordz, NL) [3]
1983 – Protest TAPE with Bloedbad (Melkchocolade, NL) [3]
1984 – Tralalala TAPE (Roodwitzwart, NL) not for sale [3]
2019 – Modern Times Are Coming Back TAPE (Aftermath Tapes, CRO) [3]

Various:
1981 – Back To The 80’s TAPE (Welvaartsstaat Tapes, NL) [1]
1982 – Hatelijke Groenten 7″ EP with Vacuüm, Massagraf, & Fahrenheit 451 (Roodwitzwart, NL) [3]
1984 – Rood Wit Zwart LP with Bloedbad, Massagraf & Barbie’s Boyfriend (Cycling Dinosaur, NL) [3]
2007 – The Jetset / Murder Inc. III / Neuroot LP (bootleg) [3]
2009 – Killed By Death Groningen – Volume One CDr (Redrum Records) (bootleg) [3]

Interviews:
2020 – Marieke & Jan Interview

Concerts: (selected)
1980.12.26 Martini On The Rocks Festival – Simplon, Groningen (+ Røtzøløs, Abcess, Two Two 79, Iglo’s, Rode Smurfen, Aigretjes, Chops, Rags, Zmiv, No Explanation, PVS, Silent Fiction, Slonz, Encyklieks, Hendomatix, Censuur)

1981.02.28 Simplon, Groningen (+ Two Two 79)

1982.09.08 Oktopus, Amsterdam (+ Massagraf, Vacuüm)
1982.09.12 Vera, Groningen (+ Vacuüm, Massagraf)
1982.10.20 Oktopus, Amsterdam (+ Boegies)
1982.11.13 Parkhof, Alkmaar (+ Boegies, Vacuüm, Massagraf)
1982.11.19 Amalgama, Emmen (+ Jetset, Vacuüm, Knåx, Zmiv)

1983.02.06 Vera, Groningen (+ O’Villain, F-451, The Three Slow-Ones, Massagraf, Bloedbad)
1983.05.28 Jeugdcentrum, Buitenpost (+ Massagraf, Vivid Ointment, Bloedbad, Vacuüm)
1983.10.13 De Kwinne, Stadskanaal (+ Puinhoop, Massagraf, Bloedbad, Vacuüm)
1983.11.05 OJC, Winschoten (+ Massagraf, Puinhoop, Bloedbad, Vacuüm)

1984.09.06 Vera, Groningen (+ Endlösung)