G.W. Sok

G.W.Sok
G.W.Sok in King Champion Sounds in concert on 18 September 2016 in Germany.
G.W.Sok in King Champion Sounds in concert on 18 September 2016 in Germany.
Background information
OriginAmsterdam
GenresPunk, anarcho-punk, punk jazz, post-punk
Years active1979–present

G.W. Sok (born 1957, real name Jos Kleij)[1] is a Dutch singer, best known for his 30-year career as the frontman of the Ex. G.W. Sok left the Ex in 2008 to focus on a solo career and collaboration projects with other musicians, participation in theatre performances and spoken word performances. Apart from his musical career he is also active as a writer and a graphic designer.

  1. ^ His artist's name in full would be Geiten Wollen Sok; in the 1970s geitenwollensokkendragers (wearers of goat wool socks) was a slang name for hippies.