Shocking Blue

Shocking Blue

Shocking Blue was a rock band from The Hague, The Netherlands that existed from 1967 to 1974. Fronted by singer, Mariska Veres, and with guitarist/songwriter, Robbie van Leeuwen, as its creative force, the band enjoyed international chart success and are one of the most successful bands ever to come out of The Netherlands. Shocking Blue's by far biggest hit was Venus, which went to #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in February 1970. 'Venus' returned to the top of the U. Read more on Last.fm

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Appearances

FIRST

29/01/1970
Venus
Mimed Performance

LAST

09/04/1970
Mighty Joe
Mimed Performance

TOTAL
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5

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Artist Statistics

Below are the number of appearances made, sorted by the most popular types of performance. Repeat performances are not counted, unless stated otherwise.

Studio Performances

3

Repeat Performances

1

Live Performances

0

Satellite Performances

0

Music Videos

0

Linked Performances

0

Artist Appearances

Episode Performance
09/04/1970 Mighty Joe
Mimed Performance
26/02/1970 Venus
Audience Dancing
19/02/1970 Venus
Mimed Performance
05/02/1970 Venus
Mimed Performance
29/01/1970 Venus
Mimed Performance

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