Tielman Brothers - Sway 1966

Tielman Brothers - Sway (instrumental) 1966

The Tielman Brothers was the first Dutch-Indonesian band to
successfully venture into the international music scene in the
1950s. They were one of the pioneers of rock and roll in
The Netherlands, and are credited with releasing the first
Dutch rock and roll single, Rock Little Baby of Mine in 1958.

Tielman Brothers was a pioneer of Indo Rock

1947 to 1956 was known and active in Indonesia as Timor Brother
1956 moved to Netherland
Well known in Germany and play in the same circuit with The Beatles
1959 made an album for Imperial Label
introduce stage acting performance that later on adopted by other bands
Frank Luyten was hired from 1960 to 1965 as extra guitarist/singer
After Germany Tielman Brothers perfomed at Switzerland, Austrian & Sweden.
Various Single also released in US Market
1962 Tielman Brothers records the song for the Germany market specially,
released by Ariola
1963 While The Beatles Successful in England, Tielman Brothers has been on
the Europe Top.
1964 Reggy and Andy has an serous car accident in Germany
1965 LP East and West was released. Hit with "Maria".
Slowly the Tielman Brothers become Night Club Orchestra with 50's Songs
Tielman Brothers announces farewell to Germany Showbiz
The Essential Collection - Totally Tielman was releas

Andy Tielman (guitar, vocals)
Reggy Tielman (banjo, guitar, vocals)
Ponthon Tielman - (bass guitar, double, vocals)
Loulou (Herman Lawrence) Tielman - (drums, vocals)
Jane (Janette Loraine) Tielman - (Vocals)
(Father) Herman Tielman - (manager, guitar)
(Mother) Flora Lorine Hess - (presentation)

The children of the Timorese KNIL Captain were not well known in
Indonesia, but had a brilliant career in the Netherlands.

The Tielman Brothers are considered to be the pioneers of Indo-rock.