50 years Paradiso

This month, it is exactly 50 years ago that the legendary Paradiso venue opened in Amsterdam. The building, a former church, hosted many celebrities over the years: Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Prince, David Bowie, Nirvana, Blondie, Iggy Pop, the list is endless...

Kayak played the Paradiso for the first time on february 10, 1973. A further concert followed on the 2nd of june that same year.  Until 1979, Kayak played there at least once a year. In 2000 and 2002, the re-formed Kayak played the Paradiso again, and in 2004 they did a private gig for film director Paul Verrhoeven (of 'Spetters' fame).

 

The Anniversary gig in 2008 was filmed at the Paradiso, as well as the Pim Koopman Tribute in 2010, their last performance so far at this venue in the Dutch capital...