Origin: The Hague, Netherlands
Shocking Blue is considered by many to have been one of the most successful Dutch bands of the 60 psychedelic era, rivaled only by their native counterparts the Golden Earrings . They reached a level of international notoriety by scoring multiple hits at the time, and in the future, having other successful artists cover their innovative songs. The group was formed in 1967 by songwriter Robbie van Leeuwen (guitar, sitar, vocals), with other original members Klaasje van der Wal (bass), Cor van Beek (drums) and Fred de Wilde (lead vocals). It should be noted that Barry Hay was asked by Leeuwen to…