- Born
- Died
- Birth nameDavid Gysbert
- Height6′ 2½″ (1.89 m)
- Dolf van der Linden was born on June 22, 1915 in Vlaardingen, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. He was a composer, known for Amelia (2009), Eurovision Song Contest (1956) and Quatermass II (1955). He was married to Gerritje (Gerda) van der Linden. He died on January 30, 1999 in Hilversum, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
- SpouseGerritje (Gerda) van der Linden(1935 - January 30, 1999) (his death, 4 children)
- Was the regular Dutch conductor in the Eurovision Song Contest from 1957-1971. He refused to conduct the winning Dutch entry in 1969 as he couldn't forgive General Franco in the war.
- Between 1957 and 1971, van der Linden conducted 13 Dutch Eurovision entries, amongst which two winners (in 1957 and 1959 - the latter song, "Een beetje", written by the pianist of his orchestra, Dick Schallies).
- In 1995 he was awarded a Golden Harp for his outstanding achievements for entertainment music in the Netherlands; at the ceremony, he conducted the Metropole Orchestra for the last time.
- In the 1960s, his orchestra accompanied several editions of the Grand Gala du Disque, an annual award show organized by the Dutch recording industry and broadcast live on national TV, giving him the opportunity to accompany such international guest stars as Marlene Dietrich, Caterina Valente, and Petula Clark.
- At seven years, his father taught him the first principles of the violin, after which young David vigorously started taking violin and piano lessons.
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