ArtistInfo

Def Americans

Band, US
World

Def Americans is a musical tribute to the Man in Black, Johnny Cash and is named after Johnny’s last recording label Def Jam Records/American Recordings. The band is known for delivering the songs of The Man In Black exactly the way they were meant to be delivered, with the the same boom-chicka-boom sound that goes so well with Johnny’s voice and that is immediately recognised around the world, even before Johnny starts singing. Singer Elco’s voice comes frightening close to Johnny’s baritone. Definite highlight of the show is the charming Kim in the role of June Carter Cash taking the stage and joining the group for some of the finest Johnny and June duets. Sadly, both Johnny and June passed on a few years ago but Def Americans carry on their unique legacy.

Members

	Arno Landsbergen p, voc
	Birgit Wijdemans voc, bvoc
	Willem Winkelmolen s-g, eg, acg
	Hans d'Olivat voc
	Elco Weitering h, voc, acg
	Thijs Vonk dr
	Jack Van Der Kruijs h, voc
	Ariënne Holla voc
	Kim Wolterink h, voc
	Berry Kok voc, cb, eb