Herman Brood was a renowned Dutch musician, painter, actor, poet, and enfant terrible. Born on November 5, 1946, in Zwolle, Netherlands, Brood emerged as a prominent figure in the Dutch music scene in the 1970s and 1980s. He was known for his raw, energetic rock 'n' roll sound, which was heavily influenced by punk and blues. With his band Herman Brood & His Wild Romance, he achieved notoriety with hits such as "Saturday Night" and "Never Be Clever."

Brood's lifestyle was as legendary as his music, marked by his outspokenness, drug use, and an unabashed embracement of a rock 'n' roll persona. Over the years, he maintained his relevance in the Dutch entertainment industry, further diversifying into visual arts, where his expressionist paintings gained acclaim. Albums like "The Elvis Sound Of…" showcase his Elvis Presley influences, while "50 The Soundtrack" and "Bühnensucht (Live)" capture the dynamic energy of his live performances. Brood's life, marked by excess and creativity, came to a tragic end when he took his own life in 2001, but his legacy as one of the most charismatic and unconventional figures in Dutch rock history lives on.