Rob Hoeke (9 January 1939 – 6 November 1999) was a Dutch singer, pianist, composer and songwriter most famous for his renditions in the field of Boogie-woogie releasing over 20 albums.
[5] His sole charting album was Four Hands Up, a collaboration with fellow Boogie-woogie artist Hein van der Gaag which charted at number 7 in 1971.
[6] In 1974, Rob Hoeke lost two fingers in a gardening accident[7] and his career all but seemed to be over.
After a few years, he started playing and performing for audiences again but his heyday was over.
[8] Subsequently, he made his first solo album Jumpin' on the "88" for the Oldie Blues label in 1983.