Harry Slinger (Amsterdam, 10 August 1949) is a singer, actor and founder of Amsterdam nederpop band Drukwerk, which he formed in 1976 with Ton Coster, Joop May and Hans Witteveen. The band broke through in December 1981 with the number-one hit 'Je Loog Tegen Mij' and scored ten consecutive hits in the 1980s, built around Dutch-language protest songs. Slinger has received the Bob Scholte ring, the Amsterdam Ambassador title and the Andreaspenning, and continues to perform with a renewed line-up that includes his son Bram on keyboards.
After a successful operation and weeks of rehabilitation, Harry Slinger returned to the stage in July 2026; the specialist declared him completely clear.
Drukwerk announced on 24 May 2026 that the tumor in Harry Slinger had been successfully removed.
In April 2026, colorectal cancer was diagnosed in Harry Slinger (76); multiple performances were cancelled or postponed, including shows in Drachten, Haarle and Saasveld.
Drukwerk performed on stage in January 2025 at Paradiso during the 25-year anniversary show of De Heinoos.
On 15 April 2024, the biography 'Je loog tegen mij' by Harry Slinger was published, written by former Drukwerk keyboardist Edwin Gitsels.
The legendary Amsterdam Dutch pop band Drukwerk performs their classics and new work, with Harry Slinger still bringing full energy to the stage.
Dutch pop legends Drukwerk, fronted by Harry Slinger, perform their classic hits and new songs at this intimate venue show.