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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name | | name = Imro van Hetten | ||
| image | | image = Imro van Hetten.png | ||
| caption | | caption = Imro van Hetten | ||
| birth_date | | birth_name = Imro van Hetten | ||
| birth_place | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1956|5|3|df=yes}} | ||
| occupation | | birth_place = [[Paramaribo]], [[Suriname]] | ||
| known_for | | other_names = {{hlist|Ufo Piloot|Jackie Pakuta|Betty Sheregal|God of the Mafia|Imro Gluscevic}} | ||
| height | | occupation = Junkyard operator | ||
| era = [[Vriend Era]] | |||
| known_for = Third member of [[De Vrienden]] | |||
| height = 1.83 m | |||
| father = [[Imro van Hetten (father)]] | |||
}} | |||
'''Imro van Hetten''' (born 3 May 1956) is a Surinamese junkyard operator and member of the [[Van Hetten family]]. He joined [[De Vrienden]] in early 1975 as its third member and later performed with the group's musical formation, [[De Lijers]]. Van Hetten also participated in the [[Takistan War]] from 2017 to 2019. | |||
'''Imro van Hetten''' (born | |||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Van Hetten was born on | Van Hetten was born in [[Paramaribo]], [[Suriname]], on 3 May 1956. He later relocated to the [[Netherlands]], where he became acquainted with the circle that developed into De Vrienden. | ||
== De Vrienden == | |||
[[Angelo Noord]] and [[Martin Paap]] formed the initial core of De Vrienden in 1974. Van Hetten joined in early 1975 at the age of 18, becoming its third member. [[Lourens Schroeter]] joined later that year, followed by [[Eef Hoos]] in 1976.<ref name="de-vrienden-formation"/> | |||
Van Hetten was regarded as a stabilizing presence during the group's early years. Noord concentrated on documentation and organization, while Paap frequently initiated the group's activities. Van Hetten provided a steadier influence and adapted to the decisions made by the group.<ref name="de-vrienden-dynamics"/> | |||
== | == Musical activity == | ||
Van Hetten began making music with the other members of De Vrienden during the late 1970s. The five members formed [[De Lijers]] in 1978 and experimented with electronic instruments and home-recording equipment.<ref name="de-lijers-formation"/> | |||
De Lijers released its first official song, ''[[Het Vriendenliedje]]'', in 1987. Following the imprisonment of Eef Hoos, Van Hetten and the other three remaining members released ''[[Veroordeeld]]'' in 1989. The song addressed Hoos's legal situation and circulated among members of the [[Hoos family]].<ref name="de-lijers-releases"/> | |||
== | == Takistan War == | ||
Van Hetten | Between 2017 and 2019, Van Hetten participated with the other members of De Vrienden in the conflict in [[Takistan]]. The conflict followed an investigation by Angelo Noord into [[Rotterdam-Zuid (faction)|Rotterdam-Zuid]], which identified support provided by [[Khalid bin Thani]] through Takistan.<ref name="de-vrienden-takistan"/> | ||
During an armed confrontation in 2018, Martin Paap sustained a severe gunshot wound. Van Hetten treated the injury, and Paap recovered after approximately seven months. The conflict ended in late 2019 following the signing of a neutrality agreement.<ref name="takistan-war"/> | |||
Van Hetten | |||
== | == Personal life and business == | ||
Van Hetten is associated with | Van Hetten operates a junkyard business in [[Vriendendam]]. He has a longstanding interest in UFOs, reflected in his use of the alias Ufo Piloot and his repeated phrase, ''Ik ben Ufo Piloot''. He is also associated with drug culture and practises Muay Thai. | ||
* Orange three-door [[Jeep Wrangler]] (1993) | == Vehicles and equipment == | ||
* [[Lamborghini Gallardo]] (2003) | Van Hetten uses or owns the following vehicles and equipment: | ||
* | * Orange three-door [[Jeep Wrangler (Imro van Hetten)|Jeep Wrangler]] (1993) | ||
* [[Lamborghini Gallardo (Imro van Hetten)|Lamborghini Gallardo]] (2003) | |||
* [[X-28 UFO]] | |||
== Numerical association == | == Numerical association == | ||
Van Hetten is represented by the number three within the numerical structure of De Vrienden. The number corresponds to his position as the group's third member and later became the number associated with the Van Hetten family.<ref name="de-vrienden-numbers"/> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[De Lijers]] | * [[De Lijers]] | ||
* [[Vriendendam]] | * [[Vriendendam]] | ||
== References == | |||
{{Reflist|refs= | |||
<ref name="de-vrienden-formation">"[[De Vrienden#Formation|Formation]]". ''De Vrienden''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref> | |||
<ref name="de-vrienden-dynamics">"[[De Vrienden#Early dynamics|Early dynamics]]". ''De Vrienden''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref> | |||
<ref name="de-vrienden-numbers">"[[De Vrienden#Numerical associations|Numerical associations]]". ''De Vrienden''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref> | |||
<ref name="de-vrienden-takistan">"[[De Vrienden#Later developments|Later developments]]". ''De Vrienden''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref> | |||
<ref name="de-lijers-formation">"[[De Lijers#Formation|Formation]]". ''De Lijers''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref> | |||
<ref name="de-lijers-releases">"[[De Lijers#First releases|First releases]]". ''De Lijers''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref> | |||
<ref name="takistan-war">"[[Takistan#The Takistan War (2017–2019)|The Takistan War (2017–2019)]]". ''Takistan''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref> | |||
}} | |||
[[Category:Vrienden]] | [[Category:Vrienden]] | ||
[[Category:Van Hetten family]] | [[Category:Van Hetten family]] | ||
[[Category:1956 births]] | |||
[[Category:People]] | |||
[[Category:Vriend Era]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:40, 2 July 2026
Imro van Hetten | |
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Imro van Hetten | |
| Born | Imro van Hetten 3 May 1956 |
| Other names |
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| Occupation | Junkyard operator |
| Era | Vriend Era |
| Known for | Third member of De Vrienden |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Father | Imro van Hetten (father) |
Imro van Hetten (born 3 May 1956) is a Surinamese junkyard operator and member of the Van Hetten family. He joined De Vrienden in early 1975 as its third member and later performed with the group's musical formation, De Lijers. Van Hetten also participated in the Takistan War from 2017 to 2019.
Early life
Van Hetten was born in Paramaribo, Suriname, on 3 May 1956. He later relocated to the Netherlands, where he became acquainted with the circle that developed into De Vrienden.
De Vrienden
Angelo Noord and Martin Paap formed the initial core of De Vrienden in 1974. Van Hetten joined in early 1975 at the age of 18, becoming its third member. Lourens Schroeter joined later that year, followed by Eef Hoos in 1976.[1]
Van Hetten was regarded as a stabilizing presence during the group's early years. Noord concentrated on documentation and organization, while Paap frequently initiated the group's activities. Van Hetten provided a steadier influence and adapted to the decisions made by the group.[2]
Musical activity
Van Hetten began making music with the other members of De Vrienden during the late 1970s. The five members formed De Lijers in 1978 and experimented with electronic instruments and home-recording equipment.[3]
De Lijers released its first official song, Het Vriendenliedje, in 1987. Following the imprisonment of Eef Hoos, Van Hetten and the other three remaining members released Veroordeeld in 1989. The song addressed Hoos's legal situation and circulated among members of the Hoos family.[4]
Takistan War
Between 2017 and 2019, Van Hetten participated with the other members of De Vrienden in the conflict in Takistan. The conflict followed an investigation by Angelo Noord into Rotterdam-Zuid, which identified support provided by Khalid bin Thani through Takistan.[5]
During an armed confrontation in 2018, Martin Paap sustained a severe gunshot wound. Van Hetten treated the injury, and Paap recovered after approximately seven months. The conflict ended in late 2019 following the signing of a neutrality agreement.[6]
Personal life and business
Van Hetten operates a junkyard business in Vriendendam. He has a longstanding interest in UFOs, reflected in his use of the alias Ufo Piloot and his repeated phrase, Ik ben Ufo Piloot. He is also associated with drug culture and practises Muay Thai.
Vehicles and equipment
Van Hetten uses or owns the following vehicles and equipment:
- Orange three-door Jeep Wrangler (1993)
- Lamborghini Gallardo (2003)
- X-28 UFO
Numerical association
Van Hetten is represented by the number three within the numerical structure of De Vrienden. The number corresponds to his position as the group's third member and later became the number associated with the Van Hetten family.[7]
See also
- De Vrienden
- Van Hetten family
- Angelo Noord
- Martin Paap
- Eef Hoos
- Lourens Schroeter
- Takistan War
- De Lijers
- Vriendendam
References
- ↑ "Formation". De Vrienden. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "Early dynamics". De Vrienden. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "Formation". De Lijers. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "First releases". De Lijers. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "Later developments". De Vrienden. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "The Takistan War (2017–2019)". Takistan. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "Numerical associations". De Vrienden. Vrienden Universe Wiki.