Taco
A member of the Baby Boomer generation, Taco was born in 1955 in Jakarta and went on to become a celebrated Musician.
Dutch musician
"Taco's most defining career moment was the release of his 1982 synth-pop rendition of Irving Berlin's 'Puttin' On the Ritz." — About Taco
| Metric | Taco | Avg Musician | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 70 | 58 | +12 yrs |
| Career length | 52 yrs | ~35 yrs | +17 yrs |
| Based on 607 Musician profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Taco
Did you know that Taco's iconic hit 'Puttin' On the Ritz' was a rare example of a decades-old standard becoming a synth-pop sensation, reaching the Top 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- Taco Ockerse was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, before his family moved to the Netherlands when he was a teenager.
- Before his music career, he studied acting and ballet at various academies in Hamburg and Berlin.
- His signature hit, 'Puttin' On the Ritz,' is a synth-pop cover of a song originally written by Irving Berlin in 1929.
- He starred in several theatrical productions, including 'West Side Story' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' before finding musical fame.
- Despite his international success, he continued to perform regularly in European cabaret and theatre circuits.
Taco's most defining career moment was the release of his 1982 synth-pop rendition of Irving Berlin's 'Puttin' On the Ritz.' The song became an unexpected global phenomenon, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and achieving significant chart success across Europe and Australia. Its distinctive music video, featuring a blend of classic Hollywood glamour and New Wave aesthetics, was a staple on early MTV.
Taco is primarily remembered as a one-hit wonder whose unique synth-pop interpretation of 'Puttin' On the Ritz' left an indelible mark on 1980s music and pop culture. His theatrical background influenced his stage presence and video style, contributing to the distinct aesthetic of the era.