Dutch Hollywood
Until the 1990s, the band performed with great success in Spijkenisse, Rockanje, Brielle, Zwartewaal, etc. Many had Index at their wedding party. They may have been known locally, but not nationally. Ger, who had followed carpentry training at the LTS, went in a different direction. Until his friend Jos signed him up for the RTL4 program Hollands Hollywood. Ger was linked to Gerard Joling, who regularly invited him to parties. "That's how I came into contact with a completely different world." For example, Ger was asked how much it cost to perform in Marbella because it was the person's wife's birthday. “Uh, if you pay my expenses, I'll come for free.” Nowadays he employs a personal assistant and everything is very professional, but it took some getting used to in the first few years. By working hard and delivering quality, I have always stayed close to myself. Ger indicates that he owes a lot to Jos and Annemieke. He met the latter during a gala for the Clinic Clowns. 'She then came with Ernst Daniel Smid, who made his comeback with me in November during the Feeling Good Tour.'
International career
He now travels all over the world. For example, one week he will be in Switzerland, the next week he will have a performance in Belgium and a week later he will board a plane to Thailand for a society meeting with the world's greatest. By combining his singing career with entrepreneurship, Ger, in collaboration with his own team, can offer clients exactly what they want. His firm belief is that you achieve the best results through sharing and collaboration. Ger believes in 'He who does good, meets good'.
The Golden Generation
Ger has a soft spot for the elderly and often volunteers for this group. 'I enjoy performing for this target group and seeing how people enjoy themselves. And if they can't come to me, I will go to them.' He is therefore a well-known presence in the various nursing homes in the region.
