Jean-Marie Aerts

Jean-Marie Aerts
Aerts in 2022
Background information
Born(1951-05-25)25 May 1951
Zeebrugge, Belgium
Died20 April 2024(2024-04-20) (aged 72)
GenresNew wave, pop rock, jazz, chanson, fusion
Occupation(s)Instrumentalist, producer
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1974–2024
Formerly ofT.C. Matic, Raymond van het Groenewoud

Jean-Marie Aerts (25 May 1951 – 20 April 2024) was a Belgian guitarist and producer, best known as the guitar player for TC Matic.[1] Aerts was a session musician who had worked with Kaz Lux, Raymond van het Groenewoud, and Plastic Bertrand when he joined Arno Hintjens in TC Matic in 1980, replacing Paul Decoutere. He also produced the band's first three albums;[2] during his tenure with the band he produced other artists' albums as well, including Luc van Acker's KAZ (1982)[3] and Arbeid Adelt!'s ''Jonge Helden (1983).[4] After TC Matic broke up he continued as a producer, working with artists including DJ DNA,[5] Jo Lemaire, and the Urban Dance Squad, for whom he produced the groundbreaking debut album Mental Floss for the Globe.[6][7] Aerts died on 20 April 2024, at the age of 72.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Keunen, Gert (2002). Pop! : een halve eeuw beweging. [Tielt?]: Lannoo. p. 205. ISBN 9789020948714.
  2. ^ Wangermée, Robert; Pascale Vandervellen (1995). Dictionnaire de la chanson en Wallonie et à Bruxelles. Editions Mardaga. p. 63. ISBN 978-2-87009-600-0. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
  3. ^ "Maandag in 'Belpop IV': Luc Van Acker". TV Visie. 6 November 2011. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  4. ^ "Arbeid Adelt! op Sinner's Day en in AB". Het Laatste Nieuws. 19 May 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  5. ^ "DNA stapt uit League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen". 3VOOR12. 16 January 2002. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  6. ^ Bijl, Peter (18 August 2006). "Urban Dance Squad: de beginjaren in retrospectief". 3VOOR12. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  7. ^ Sturm, Edo (16 August 2006). "Urban Dance Squad ontwaakt uit zijn winterslaap". Trouw. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  8. ^ "Met droefheid verneem ik het nieuws dat mijn goede vriend Jean-Marie Aerts (JMX) gisteren is overleden". Facebook. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
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