Leopold 3 is a Belgian band named after the fourth king of Belgium and it was founded in 1989 by Patrick Claesen aka Pat Krimson, Marc Bijnens and Stefan Wuyts. Patrick is in charge of keyboards and/or guitar. Marc is lead singer and Stefan on drums. Marc is quickly being replaced by Erik Goossens who is still the lead singer of the band. Leopold 3 scores a few minor hits early 1990’s but their big breakthrough would come in 1993 with a Dutch cover of the OMD single Maid of Orleans. This cover was called Volle Maan. Volle Maan was followed by a few more top flights as Zomernacht, Koning Van De Lach and Vergeet-Mij-Nietje. This last single would be their try to participate at the Eurovision Song Contest but, although winning the jury votes, the public chose otherwise and they didn’t go. Non the wise the single became a huge summer hit. The band would split in 1996 never to be reunited again. Erik would continue his acting career, Patrick was occupied with his side project 2 Fabiola and I haven’t got the slightest clue what happened to Stefan actually.
Early 2010 a radio station decided to let their listeners vote if they want a one time Leopold 3 reunion in their showx Nineties and Nillies and Patrick and Stefan are willing to go for it. Erik reconsiders his ‘never we shall reunite’ and joins them in the show. This show brings the mto the big live show Back to the Nineties and this concert is followed by a few more limited gigs throughout the country.
It is said a new Leopold 3 album is in the making to be released end this year.
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