Herman Brood & His Wild Romance

Herman Brood & His Wild Romance was the band led by Dutch musician Herman Brood (born 1946 in Zwolle). Brood rose from playing piano in blues groups (notably Cuby + Blizzards) to fronting his own rock band in the late 1970s; Shpritsz (featuring the hit "Saturday Night") is widely regarded as a high point. Brood died by suicide in 2001.

Herman Brood was noted as a piano virtuoso who worked with Cuby + Blizzards before founding Herman Brood & His Wild Romance. The review describes Shpritsz as an anti-drug record released at a moment of apparent detoxification and highlights Brood's public struggles with drug addiction, a relationship with Nina Hagen, later work as a painter, posthumous exhibitions and a statue in his hometown of Zwolle.

The review presents Shpritsz as Herman Brood's masterpiece and highlights the hit "Saturday Night". It traces Brood's early work with Cuby + Blizzards, his piano virtuosity, the rise of Herman Brood & His Wild Romance (Street, Shpritsz), and the increasing grip of drugs on his life. The piece ends by noting Brood's 2001 suicide and his posthumous recognition in art and tributes.

For:Fans of classic rock and Dutch rock history; readers interested in biographical album reviews and cult musicians.