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In 2018, fans and the local community solidified Hummelo's status as a rock-and-roll pilgrimage site by unveiling a of the band.

: The statue stands prominently at the Normaalplein (Normaal Square) in front of the local "bruin café" FF naar Steef . Normaal - Hummelo

: Created by artist Lia Krol , the sculpture is based on a famous 1970s photograph of the original lineup: Bennie Jolink, Jan Manschot, Ferdi Joly, and Willem Terhorst. In 2018, fans and the local community solidified

The connection between the town and the band goes beyond monuments. Bennie Jolink still resides in Hummelo, and his home has occasionally become a focal point for modern rural debates, such as recent visits from Farmers Defence Force members seeking to discuss his views on current agricultural issues. The connection between the town and the band

Standbeeld Normaal (2026) All You MUST Know ... - Tripadvisor

The Heart of Boerenrock: A Tribute to Hummelo Hummelo is not just a village in the Achterhoek; it is the spiritual home of , the band that pioneered "boerenrock" (farmer rock) and turned the regional Achterhoeks dialect into a national phenomenon. For nearly 50 years, this small town has been the epicenter of a movement that celebrates rural identity, motorbikes, and "høken" (the band's term for partying and letting loose). The Eternal "Olde Besetting"