With His Powerful Radio Voice, Pop Journalist Jan Donkers Spoke to You Personally in the Night.

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In the late 1960s, Jan Donkers discovered the power of American rock, soul, and blues. With his musical knowledge, interwoven with his personal experiences, he was one of the founders of Dutch pop journalism.

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Pop journalist, writer, and radio presenter Jan Donkers passed away on Saturday night at the age of 82. In 2009, we spoke with him extensively on the program De Canon van Amsterdam about his beloved North, about which he wrote a book. Donkers, also known as 'Gonzo', died at home in Amsterdam. He worked as a pop music critic for de Volkskrant, produced music programs for the VPRO, and wrote ten essays and two books. He grew up in North and knew e…