Anton Goosen’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Anton Goosen (born 5 March 1946) is a South African musician and songwriter. He became a pivotal figure in Afrikaans music and is generally regarded as the father of Afrikaans Rock.

Early Years

As a young boy in school, Goosen was not considered ‘bright’. At the age of 9, his teachers sought to place him in a class for mentally challenged children as his behaviour became disruptive. When he was 17, a guidance counsellor suggested to Goosen that he abandon his music career.

In 1963, Goosen was expelled from boarding school after being caught in a bath playing guitar and smoking. His guitar was confiscated and its case filled with bricks. Despite this, Goosen persevered and formed his high school’s first rock band that same year.

Career

Goosen is noted for two films for which he wrote music and directed: ‘n Brief vir Simone (1980)and Sing vir die Harlekyn (1980).

Discography

Singles

• “Trompie” (1980) Theme from the TV Series ‘Trompie’
• “Boy Van Die Suburbs” (1981)
• “‘n Brief Vir Simone” (1981) Theme from the film of the same name
• “Deurdruk Dag Toe” (1981)
• “Baai Baai Bokkie” (1983)

Albums

• Anton Sing (1972)
• Boy Van Die Suburbs (1979)
• 2de Laan 58 (1980)
• Liedjieboer (1980)
• Jors Troelie (1981)
• Lappiesland (1985)
• Liedjieboer In Die Stad/City (1986)
• Winde Van Verandering (1988)
• Danzer (1992)
• Riviersonderend – 21 Greatest Hits (1994)
• Bushrock (Of A White Kaffir In Africa) (1996)
• Putonnerwater (1999)
• ‘n Vis Innie Bos (2001)
• Anton en Vrinne Live in die Staatsteater 2003
• Die Groen Blomme-projek 2005
• 33 A-sides (Grootste treffers) 2008
• 33 B-sides (getye van verandering) 2008
• 33 Sea-sides (om te rock ‘n roll) 2008

Appears On

• Muses Op Besoek
• Alternatief Op Sy Beste
• Glenys Lynn Treffers
• Jy Is My Liefling
• Houtstok Rockfees
• Die Beste Afrikaanse Album
• Om Te Breyten
• Geraas Musiek Toekennings
• Vloek Van Die Kitaar

Awards