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