The Outsiders

This is a fan page made by fans of the outsiders.



1959 - 1965

Already in 1959 the then 11-year-old Wally comes up with the name for his future band. Originally called Jimmy Revon (Leendert Groenhof) & The Outsiders the group was formed in 1960. Their first single You Mistreat Me/Sun's Going Down is released in 1965 on the Op-art label, which was set up by music magazine Muziek Express.



1966

The group's second single Felt Like I Wanted To Cry/I Love Her Still Always Will is also released on the Muziek Express label. In March 1966 the Outsiders are support act for the Rolling Stones in Den Bosch. In June the single Lying All The Time reaches the Top 40 and is still in the charts when its follow-up Keep On Trying is released. In November they release Touch. Although this is not their biggest hit it does become a classic.



1967

The band is very successful and have four hit singles. Their debut album contains several live tracks, something that was very unusual in those days. The band also performs in Paris with Chuck Berry.



1968 - 1969

Continuing changes in the line-up causes the band to split in 1969.