Biography
Blues Dimension
Real name: Cees De Best (Guitar), Hans Lafaille (Drums), Helmig Van Der Vegt (Keyboards), Herman Deinum (Bass Guitar), Leen Ripke (Vocals), Michel Sardoen (Trumpet), Rudy Van Dijk (Saxophone)
Effective period / Period of releases: 1968 - 2002
Members: Herman Van Boeyen, Hans Lafaille, Helmig Van Der Vegt, Herman Deinum, Leen Ripke, Ruud van Dijk
The band was formed in Zwolle, Overijssel (The Netherlands) in 1966 by Leen Ripke. It was one of the first Dutch groups playing blues and rhythm & blues with horns. They were also one of the few bands in the 1960's that had a respectable three albums out! The band was troubled by the fact that another local band, the more popular Cuby & The Blizzards consequently stole musicians from Blues Dimension. Their biggest hit 'Get Ready' was a cover from Rare Earth. In 1969, the group's breakup was announced in the title of their last album.