Bart Vergoosen

Bart Vergoossen comes from the south of Holland. Born in the town of Echt, he started playing the local drum-band when he was 12 years old. When he was 15 he started a band with his brother Joost, who is an accomplished guitar player…
Bart studied at the conservatory of Maastricht and graduated “cum laude”. During his study, Bart and his brother continued with their band, became quite successful, and gained a lot of experience playing all over Holland.
In 1998, Bart was asked to join Ilse DeLange’s band, who had just released her debut album. Ilse has had a very successful career ever since. She has won several Dutch Grammy Awards, and her latest album “Incredible” (2008 / Universal Music) has already achieved a double platinum status. DeLange’s album has topped all of the music charts, and has remained in the top 10 since it’s debut. Besides the fact that Ilse and Bart are a couple, Bart has always been the drummer in her live band.
This summer, Ilse will play multiple major festivals throughout Holland, as well as a club-tour later this year.
Bart has played Craviotto drums since 2008. “These are by far the best sounding and best looking drums I have ever played. Every time I play them I can’t help but smile. Thanx Johnny, and the rest of the Craviotto family, for making these incredible drums!” - Bart Vergoossen