The Nits

Dutch pop group with a style often described as art pop. Formed in 1974 in Amsterdam. In 1989, the band name "The Nits" was changed to simply "Nits". Current band members: Henk Hofstede – vocals, guitar, keyboards (1974-present) Rob Kloet – drums, percussion (1974-present) Robert Jan Stips – keyboards, vocals (1981-1996, 2003-present) Past band members: Alex Roelofs – bass (1974-1981) Michiel Peters – guitar, vocals (1974-1985) Petra Lugtenburg – backing vocals during recording and live performances, additional keyboards during live performances (1986) Joke Geraets – bass, backing vocals (1986-1989) Martin Bakker – bass (1992-1996) Peter Meuris – percussion, violin (1992-1996) Laetitia Van Krieken – keyboards, backing vocals (1998-2004) Arwen Linnemann – bass, backing vocals (1998-2003) Management & engineering: Aad Link – manager (1981-1996, 2003-present) Paul Telman – sound engineer (1974-present) Tom Telman – light engineer (1977-present) Relevant Nits subjects: – former studio / rehearsal space (1982-2022) – record label Frits – collaboration with Freek de Jonge