De Toppers

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The (De) Toppers
De Toppers 2009.jpg
Background information
Also known as The Floppers
Origin Amsterdam, Netherlands
Genres Pop
Instruments Singing
Years active 2005-present
Labels EMI
Website www.toppersinconcert.nl
Members René Froger (2005-present)
Jeroen van der Boom (2008-present)
Steven Gerard Joling (2005-2008, 2010-present)
Past members Gordon Heuckeroth (2005-2011)

The (De) Toppers are a Dutch music group with René Froger, Steven Gerard Joling and Jeroen van der Boom.

History

The group was formed in 2005 by Dutch singers Gordon, René Froger and Steven Gerard Joling. In 2008, Joling was replaced by Jeroen van der Boom.

The (De) Toppers were announced as the representatives of their country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia with the song "Shine".[1] They competed in the second semi-final but failed to reach the final. Before the Eurovision in 2009, Steven Gerard Joling left The (De) Toppers. However, on 2 December it was announced that Steven Gerard Joling returned to The (De) Toppers.

Work

DVDs

  • Toppers In Concert 2005 - 2005
  • Toppers In Concert 2006 - 2006
  • Toppers In Concert 2007 - 2007
  • Toppers In Concert 2008 - 2008
  • Toppers In Concert 2009 - 2009
  • Toppers In Concert 2010 - 2010
  • Toppers In Concert 2011 - 2011
  • Toppers In Concert 2011 - 2012
  • Toppers In Concert 2011 - 2013
  • Toppers In Concert 2011 - 2014

References

External links

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest
2009
Succeeded by
Sieneke
with "Ik ben verliefd, Shalalie"

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