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In 1965 our local recordstore owner Roel Hemmes wrote the lyrics to my dad's first modest hit with the band https://nickyandtheshouts.nl called 'Dont be a fool' Because he also rented out jukeboxes to local bars and cafes. Their music was widely available! And helped them on their journey as one of 'the' beat groups from Groningen. Now 61 years later his store still exists,run by his sons called the 'Jongens van Hemmes' And the physical release of 'Film of Familiarity' on cassette tape will be sold in their store! The cirkel is round!

Some game play of the ZX SPECTRUM game 'MUSIC MOGUL MADNESS' that comes with the cassette tape of 'Film of Familiarity' album by GG Deluxe!

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2 years after receiving lost reel to reel recordings from my dad's music. To now! on tape! as a full and final... 'Film of Familiarity' Pre-orders live now! The first 50 units are the ultimate "artifact" version of this release. These copies are the only ones to include the full suite of physical and digital supplements: The Cassette: A Full color UV printed Cassette tape with a 2 panel J-Card. Holographic Sticker and A certificate of authenticity Hand-numbered 01/500 (limited) through 50/500 (limited). The Physical Document: An exclusive photoscan reprint of the original "Film of Familiarity" paper by Ger Bol, exploring the metaphysics of habituation. Digital Master Suite: A unique download link for High-Quality .flac files, providing the pristine digital master alongside the analog tape. And the .tap file for the MUSIC MOGUL MADNESS ZX Spectrum bonus game to be played on an emulator. The Game: Includes the MUSIC MOGUL MADNESS ZX Spectrum bonus game. *Pre-orders will be shipped on 01-04-2026. You will receive an email with further insctructions after payment. *Cassette tapes duplicated on HQ rtm tape by GoTape.

**In Memoriam: Appie Alberts** *(1946–2026)* It is with heavy hearts that we mark the passing of Appie Alberts—the legendary "Rock-n-Roll Doctor" of the Groningen music scene, a brilliant chemist, and a soul whose restless spirit defined an era of musical exploration. For GG Deluxe, and most personally for its lead member Ger Bol, Appie was far more than a bandmate; he was a catalyst, a mentor, and a lifelong inspiration. **The Scientist and the Saxophone** Appie Alberts lived a life of fascinating dualities. To the academic world, he was Dr. Alberts, a doctor of organic chemistry with multiple patents to his name, including pioneering work on biodegradable plastics. To the music world, he was the untamable saxophonist who famously declared, *"Rehearsing is for people who can’t do it."* This rebellious, improvisational philosophy was the heartbeat of every project he touched, from the Band of Hope and Glory, GG Deluxe and later on with great success with AA & the Doctors **A Bridge to the West Coast** The history of GG Deluxe cannot be told without Appie’s influence. In the late 1960s, Appie left the Netherlands to study in the United States. His time across the Atlantic became a gateway for his close friend Ger Bol. It was Appie’s firsthand experiences and his presence in the States that inspired Ger to eventually pack his bags and explore the American West Coast himself. That journey transformed Ger’s songwriting. The vast landscapes, the salt air of the Pacific, and the freedom of the California coast—all introduced to him through Appie’s influence—became the foundation for some of GG Deluxe’s most evocative work. Without Appie, the hauntingly beautiful **"Big Sur"** and the atmospheric tracks of the *Film of Familiarity* era might never have been written. Keep on rolling and rocking! And say hi to dad for me! FilanysZ.

We got MERCH! https://ggdeluxe.nl/page Cassette tape is available for pre oder by 3-3-2026

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