Joke Bruijs

Joke Bruijs (born 14 January 1952) is a Dutch actress, singer and cabaret artist.

She sang with big bands, recorded songs and appeared in films and a Dutch TV soap.

In 1966, she joined a pop group named the "Spitfires" who were based in her home city.

On 7 May there was a concert featuring North Sea Symphonic Bigbad Orchestra to honour the "first lady of Rotterdam".

She was married to the singer Gerard Cox and they remained good friends.

in "Then Happiness Was Common"