The Rhythm of a Legend: Ben Crabbé, 5000 Television Episodes and Flemish Rock Pulsations

Ben Crabbé

Benjamin Bert Carl Crabbé, born in 1962 in Tienen, has made a name for himself both on the music scene and on television. An eminent drummer, he first joined the Leuven band The Singles, before achieving success with De Kreunersa Dutch-language rock band formed in 1978 by Walter Grootaers and company. Their heyday was marked by a series of sold-out farewell concerts in 2012. at the Sportpaleis. Beyond De Kreuners, Crabbé performed with Katrina of Katrina & The Waves at Flemish festivals in summer 2012.

His career as a broadcaster made his Studio Brussel debut in 1983 with the Bingo program, followed by his own youth show, 'De Klimop'. Moving from radio to television in 1987, he hosted the talent competition 'De Fanclub'. He then made a name for himself as quizmaster on Topscore in 1991, before becoming the face of the long-running quiz show Blokken in 1994. Assuring more than 4,500 episodess, Crabbé is often associated with this iconic Belgian show.

In addition to Blokken, Crabbé has also made his mark on the small screen with 'Bracke & Crabbé', 'De Kijker van het Jaar', 'De Tabel van Mendelejev', Karakters, Topscore and Spraakmakers. He co-presented the talk shows 'Zomer 2007' and 'Zomer 2008' with Marcel Vanthilt.

Crabbé's career also extends to television production. As co-founder of the production company deMENSEN in 2001, with Raf Uten and Maurits Lemmens, he has influenced the audiovisual landscape. flamingo. Their catalog includes hits such as 'Het Perfecte Koppel', Blokken, and many others. Crabbé later sold his shares in deMENSEN.

Television and radio contributions:

• Studio Brussel: Starts his career as a broadcaster.
• De KreunersDrummer of the band, closing their cycle with memorable shows.
• BlokkenLegendary Quizmaster of Belgium's longest-running show.
• deMENSENCo-founder of successful Belgian TV show producer.

Major successes:

• De KreunersThree farewell concerts at Sportpaleis in 2012.
• BlokkenOver 22 seasons and 4,500 episodes.
• Katrina & The RomancePerformance as drummer in summer 2012.

In short, Ben Crabbé embodies a versatile artist and media professionalHe has left his mark on Belgium's cultural landscape, either by beating Flemish rock drums or by captivating audiences on camera with his fortune estimated at over 3.4 million euros.