[3][4] The Travoltas formed in 1990, with founding members Perry Leenhouts, Vincent Koreman, and Stephan LaHaye joining forces after the demise of the Dutch punkrock formation Kriezus (“Crisis”).
With a sound that combines an energetic mix of the Beach Boys and the Ramones, and a dash of the Cars,[citation needed] The Travoltas have had a prolific recording career and sport a list of albums, compilations, EPs, singles, and videos to their credit.
Keyboard player Jochem "Skokie" Weemaes was recruited to complement the surf punk sound with infectious layers of Hammond organ, piano, and vintage synths.
A departure from their signature surf punk sound, The Travoltas experimented with sampled beats and synths, with a strong focus on atmospheric vocal harmonies, showcasing the group’s songwriting and producing skills at multiple levels.
Sixteen years of touring and releasing records had taken its toll on the band members, and when personal priorities started to shift, The Travoltas officially decided to call it a day in 2006, playing a farewell show on November 18, in Madrid, Spain.
Even though band members had spread out over two continents (and with van Hooff rejoining permanently as rhythm guitarist), the group got together in early 2016 to record Until We Hit The Shore.
In June 2021 the band released the 4 track EP "Back To The City" on White Russian Records, featuring the singles "Escape The Pressure" and "Nightcrawler".