Bert first performed for a large audience on the island of Texel, appearing with the band Threshold as the opening act for Kayak and Golden Earring at the well‑known Sarasani venue. Before rising to wider recognition, he had sung in several regional groups. Under the guidance of manager Kees Baars, guitarist Ad van den Berg brought together Bert Heerink, drummer Jos Zoomer and bassist Dick Kemper in 1981 to form the hard‑rock band Vandenberg. The group soon secured an international contract with the American label Atlantic Records. In 1982, Vandenberg recorded their debut album in the studio of Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. The single Burning Heart became their first major hit in both the Netherlands and the United States, leading to an extensive American tour. Their second album, Heading for a Storm (1983), produced another successful single, Different Worlds, and marked the band’s breakthrough in Japan.
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Falling Down
Purify
Juli July (Brother Louie)
& Friends Burning Heart
Snelweg
& Friends – Show Me The Way
& Friends – I Shall Be Released
& Ingrid Simons – Het Afscheid
& Friends – Pinball Wizard
& Jan Akkerman with Brainbox – Summertime
When I close my eyes
Panic Attack
