Art. 461

Dutch beat group from Wolvega, formed in 1966. Fronted by John Eskes, the band had several line-up changes. Original line-up: Rob Kooy (lead guitar) Sjerry van der Gaast (bass/flute) Jan Woudberg (drums) John Eskes (guitar, vocals, keyboards, flute) Sibe Nijholt (vocals) Later members included Doeke Dokter (piano), André Spin (drums), Harry Koch (bass), Eiko Wijer (bass), Harm Cramer (bass), Wicher van Dalen (drums), Otto van der Heide (drums). The group changed their name to Canyon in the early seventies. The band was named after Article 461 from the Dutch Lawbook, which makes trespassing of private property subject to criminal prosecution.