Ries Brouwers

Marinus (Ries) Brouwers was born in the south of The Netherlands in the small village of St. Willebrord on May 27th, 1946. He died on January 20th January 2009. It is alleged that Brouwers was the "inventor" of the compilation album, but he is best known as producer of 'Neder-rock & roll' ("Nether-Rock 'n' Roll", i.e. Dutch Rock 'n' Roll). His best known discovery is Corry Konings, also from St. Willebrord, who initially sang in Milly En De Mooks. Brouwers introduced her to Pierre Kartner, who hooked her up with the band De Rekels. They continued as Corry En De Rekels.