| Jimi Bellmartin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jimi Silawanebessy (1949-01-29)29 January 1949 Bogor, Indonesia |
| Died | 28 May 2021(2021-05-28) (aged 72) Den Bosch, The Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1970–2021 |
| Known for | Singing |
Jimi Bellmartin (29 January 1949 – 28 May 2021) was a Dutch singer of Moluccan descent.
Early life
Bellmartin was born in Bogor, Indonesia on January 29, 1949. He moved to Den Bosch in the Netherlands at the age of 1.
Career
Bellmartin released his first single called This is my lovesong / The winter of my life in 1970.
In 2007, Bellmartin started as the singer of a funk band called The Soul Snatchers.
In 2018, Bellmartin participated in the Dutch TV Show The Voice Senior which he won. In this show he was coached by Gordon and Gerard Joling. After winning, Bellmartin was allowed to record an EP and perform live at the Ziggo Dome.
Death
He died on 28 May 2021, after a short illness.
References
- "Soulzanger Jimi BellMartin (1949-2021)". Brabant Cultureel.
- ^ Jimi Bellmartin (69) eerste winnaar the voice senior, NOS.nl. Retrieved 12 February 2019
- Jimi wint The Voice Senior en mag muziekalbum uitbrengen en optreden in Ziggo Dome, OmroepBrabant.nl. Retrieved 12 February 2019
- "The Voice Senior-winnaar Jimi Bellmartin (72) overleden". Telegraaf.
External links
- Jimi Bellmartin discography at Discogs
- Jimi Bellmartin at IMDb
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byN/A | The Voice Senior Winner 2018 |
Succeeded byRuud Hermans |