Albert West
Born1949-09-02
Birthplace’s-Hertogenbosch
CountryNetherlands
GenderMale
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Biography
Albert West, moniker for Albert Westelaken ('s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands 2 september 1949) is a Dutch Pop singer and producer.
Albert West, became first known through his involvement in the band The Shuffles (1963-1973) when they scored a worldwide hit with 'Cha la la, I need you'. But already soon in the 60s he went solo and became one of the most popular singers in the Netherlands in the early 70s.
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The last years he is also known as presenter for Dutch radio and television.
He died 4 june 2015 as the result of a car accident a week before.
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