The Accident
On december 23 1995 the
Abdubs returned from two gigs in France. In Belgium they had a horrible accident in which
Giesbert Nijhuis, the guy you see in the picture, broke 3 of his neck-vertebrae (for medical
experts: in Holland this is called a c3/4). This means that he is paralyzed for life from his neck
down! Life is unfair. Giesbert ofcourse can still think, talk, listen to good music, watch
shitty tv and eat. He can also move his head from left to right and back, and blow or suck on his
'remote controllers'. Playing on his keyboards, guitar or drums, drawing, designing tattoos,
inventing new airplane-enigines or photographing has become virtually impossible for Giesbert.
You might wonder why this is listed here....well the entire dutch ska and reggae posse in
Holland is moved by this tragedy. The Screaming Abdubs want everyone to learn from this. Make
sure that you have seatbelts in the back of your van and never ever put your gear (amps and shit)
in the same compartment as the passengers.
The Update
Giesbert lives in a revalidation hospital now. He's doing okay, but has a hard time coping with all
the difficulties, like trying to operate his wheelchair, his computer and most of all, learning to be
depend on other people all the time. Hopefully on this page there will be some of Giesbert's art
shown made prior and after the accident.
Giesbert, this goes out to you. Forever in our hearts!!!
We contacted a tv show and are currently raising money together with this show to get Giesbert a new
computer. If you want info or contribute to this action please e-mail us. Or you can
donate money to Dutch Postal Account 7528656, Giesbert Nijhuis, Amsterdam, Holland.
We are also organising a benefit concert on the 23rd of december with Daryll-Ann, Caesar, Trockener Kecks, De Raggende Manne, Longshot,
The Screamin' Abdubs and a surprise band in the Paradiso in Amsterdam.
A photo-auction of famous dutch photographers, former colleagues of Giesbert, is in the works.
Send your snail-mail postcard to: Giesbert, Tweede Helmersstraat 113-1hoog, 1054 CG
Amsterdam, Holland
or e-mail marc2giesbert