"One of the best vocalists I have ever worked with"
Jan Akkerman
"Such a great talent"
André Rieu
proud partner of
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PHIL BEE COCKER BAND
THE VOICE SENIOR - THE WINNING SONG
WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN
ANDRE RIEU ORCHESTRA
BIOGRAPHY
Phil Bee
Started singing in bands in the late eighties (at age 30), his first live appearances were at tennisclubs and local bars
"where we drank more beer than songs on the setlist", Phil remembers.
In the mid nineties touring became serious when joining the band D-Train, later Doctor Rhythm. Matters started
to get real serious when starting his own band Phil Bee & the Buzztones in 2003 and the tour with
Steve Lukather (Toto) and Jan Akkerman in 2003. Appearances in Germany, Belgium, France, the UK and
the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands in the years that followed.
In the meanwhile one of his idols, Jimi Hendrix, was honored with the tribute band 'The Hendrix Files' (2005-2009).
With the band King MO (2008-2013). Phil toured from Memphis to Warsaw, winning several Dutch Blues Awards.
2014 Forming the new band Phil Bee's Freedom
2015-2016 Winning Dutch Blues Award (best vocalist) and winning Dutch Blues Challenge, later to represent
the Netherlands at the International Blues Challenge (Memphis). Playing many festivals across Europe until mid
2019 when Phil decided to start a solo career. In that year Phil joined Johan Derksen' theater show until
COVID stopped the tour. Award winning albums (Against the wind-2020 and Live at Tivoli
Vredenburg-2022) along with participation at national TV show 'We want more' (2020) launched the new elan.
2021 Winning The Voice Senior and asked by Dutch guitar legend Jan Akkerman to join his band. Meanwhile
Phil Bee's Band also toured in theaters across the Netherlands. November 2023 reaching the finals in the Dutch TV
show "The Tribute" (SBS6), which was broadcasted early 2024. In July 2024 Phil featured as the special guest
in André Rieu's Maastricht concerts. These 12 concerts were attended by a total of 150.000 people with
global views and streams to follow. The concerts were also shown in 3.000 cinemas across the globe.
Phil will be joining the André Rieu Orchestra in 2026 for their worldtour.
2024-2025 touring with Phil Bee Cocker Band (a tribute to Joe Cocker)
in theaters all around the Netherlands.
History of concerts and collaborations
André Rieu Orchestra
Jan Akkerman & Band
Steve Lukather
André Hazes
Noel Redding
Emma Kok
Trijntje Oosterhuis
Johan Derksen Theater Tour
and many many more...
Phil Bee (Cocker) Band members
Marco Oonincx
The 3 Musketeers, Horn Section:
Koen Smits, Alex van Abeelen, Ben Rodenburg
Percussion:
Recent TV shows
Vandaag Inside (SBS6)
The Tribute - Battle of the Bands (SBS6)
The Voice Senior (RTL4)
Songwriting (music and/or lyrics)
has been a big part of Phil's musical life. Songs like 'One last Kiss',
'Sunday Morning','Wheels of Emotion', 'Your Love', 'Down the Line',
to name a few. Humble gratitude for your appreciation
Achievements/Awards
Finalist "The Tribute SBS6", February 2024
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Album Award:
Winner Dutch Blues Award
Best album 2022
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Winner the Voice Senior 2021
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Dutch Blues Award, best vocalist 2015
4 more nominations in 2012, 2013, 2016 and 2017
Dutch Blues Award best album 2010, King MO | Sweet Devil
Nominee DBA best album 2020, Phil Bee | Against the Wind
Nominee best album Blues Foundation, Memphis 2016, Phil Bee's Freedom | Memphis Moon
Winner Dutch Blues Challenge 2015, Phil Bee's Freedom
Runner up European Blues Challenge | Torrita di Sienna, Italy 2016, Phil Bee's Freedom
Semi Finalist International Blues Challenge, Memphis | King MO 2011
Semi Finalist International Blues Challenge, Memphis | Phil Bee’s Freedom 2016
Finalist 'We Want More' Music Show, SBS6, 2020
Released 20 albums | up to May 2022
Bands and projects through the years
1989-1993 The Big Pig Band
1994-1996 D-Train
1996-2003 Doctor Rhythm
2002-2003 The Hendrix Files CD and Tour
(feat: Noel Redding, Steve Lukather & Jan Akkerman)
2003-2007 Phil Bee and the Buzztones
2005-2009 The Hendrix Files (the Band)
2008-2013 King MO
2014-2020 Phil Bee's Freedom
2017-2020 Colonel Jetski
2019-2020 Johan Derksen theater tour
2019-2021 Erwin Java Band
2014-2021 Phil Bee Trio
2002-today Jan Akkerman Band
2020-2058 Phil Bee & Band
2024-today Phil Bee Cocker Band
2024-André Rieu Orchestra
NEWS • PHIL BEE TO JOIN ANDRE RIEU IN WORLD TOUR 2026
Phil Bee will be joining André Rieu and his Orchestra on the 2026 World Tour, starting January, through to December. For tickets check André Rieu website
Read the whole article 'De Telegraaf' here
NEWS • PHIL BEE
COCKER BAND
Fall/Winter 2023-2024
Read all about our new project, the tribute to Joe Cocker, in the band section
NEWS • THEATER TOUR AND NEW ALBUM PHIL BEE COCKER BAND
From April 2024 to December 2025 Phil Bee Cocker Band have done and will do over 130 shows in theaters, music halls and festivals. A live album was recorded 'Live in Holland' and is available on vinyl, CD and USB Stick
The band will do limited shows in 2026 and will return touring in 2027. See Live Shows
NEWS • WINNING THE VOICE SENIOR 2021
OOctober 2021
Very happy to have won this contest
though the final show was recorded July 20th, the broadcast was on October 8th. Right after the show I appeared on national talk show 'Jinek' and played the new single 'The Letter'.
Also announcement of my showcase concert November 24th in Tivoli Vredenburg - Utrecht
NEWS • PHIL BEE
12 CONCERTS WITH ANDRE RIEU
July 2024
Phil Bee was asked by Maestro André Rieu to join him and his orchestra for the 12 concerts in Maastricht, July 2024. The concerts were attended by 150.000 people and later shown in 3.000 cinemas around the world
NEWS • PHIL BEE TO JOIN MY BRAINBOX
August 2021
Proud and honored to have been asked by long time friend Jan Akkerman to join My Brainbox. Jan's band playing Brainbox classics from the 60's, with benefits. Other songs from other bands have been added in the meanwhile. Shows will start September 2021. For full list please check gigs page.
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