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Biography

Amsterdam, Netherlands (1974 – present)

Nits, formerly The Nits, are a dutch art rock group, founded in 1974 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Their musical style has varied considerably over the years, as has their line-up with the core of Henk Hofstede (the group’s lead singer and lyricist), Rob Kloet, drummer, Robert Jan Stips (Supersister, Gruppo Sportivo, Golden Earring), keyboards.

Their biggest hit in the Netherlands was “Nescio” (1983), a tribute to the Dutch author Jan Hendrik Frederik Grönloh. The major hit that brought the band to the attention of an international audience was “In The Dutch Mountains” (1987).

Top Tracks

1	In The Dutch Mountains	61
2	J.O.S. Days	23
3	Nescio	19
4	Sketches of Spain	11
5	The Train	10
6	Blue Things	9
6	Schwebebahn	9
6	Man on a Wire	9
9	The Poor	8
9	Love Locks	8
9	Two Skaters	8
12	Red Tape	7
12	Big Black Boats	7
12	Adieu Sweet Bahnhof	7
12	Soap Bubble Box	7