Ed Starink – Biography

1952: Born on December 17th. Nationality: Dutch

1963-64: Bought his first guitar, against his father’s wishes, and taught himself playing it. Organized a school band. Became more and more fascinated with keyed instruments and consequently took classical piano lessons.

1965: Played guitar, bass, and piano in little bands.

Since 1966: Involved in countless productions of the Netherlands’ best studio. Accompanied the Beach Boys on the Hammond organ, also played keyboard for David Bowie.
“Studio & Academy Period”

approx. 1966-1980

1970: Formed the Pop/Jazz Rock group “Gamma”, composed the music,
and played the synthesizer (an AKS).

1972: Recorded his first LP.