Splendid

Biography

There are multiple bands called Splendid:

1.) A Dutch rocksteady band formed in 2001, coming from The Hague, Netherlands, with band members: Patrick Schmitz (Lead Vocals), Sicco van Grieken (Guitar), Bart Kerckhoff (Bass), Bart Janssen (Keys), Bart Goderie (Tenor Sax), Jort Goderie (Alt Sax), Sven van Wijk (Drums). Albums include "The Good Life" (2015), "Sun Beats Down" (2013), "Connect Back to the Stars" (2011), "Life is Splendid" (2009), "Rebirth" (2006) and "Splendid" (2004). Hits include "Higher Ground", "Mr. Clown" and "Again". Splendid played at London Trafalgar Square in 2012, at festivals such as Parkpop, Lowlands, Fusion and Sziget, and did a clubtour named "We Love Spring". Its 7th album release is scheduled for May 18, 2018. More information on this band can be found at: http://www.splendidmusic.nl/ (site in Dutch).

2.) A duo who met in Canada, August 1996, when Australian band Frente!, fronted by Angie Hart, arrived to play over two weeks of support dates for Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill tour, Jesse's band for the last two years - previously with Mother Tongue and Red Hot Chili Peppers. After the tour, Frente dissolved. Angie and Jesse got married, and decided to form a band, the result being Splendid.

3.) A Danish rock band who made the album "Setup/Payoff" in 2008. The album includes the 2 singles "Whats good in goodbye" and "Leave it alone". The band got signed on EMI and has toured Europe. See more here: www.myspace.com/splendidmusic