Joost den Draaijer
Band:Nanada Music B.V.
Genres:Rock
Born:01/07/1941
Died:01/03/2025
From: Hilversum, Netherlands
Musician Speciality:Dj/Radio Personality
Biography:
Willem van Kooten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɪləɱ vɑŋ ˈkoːtə(n)]; 7 January 1941 – 3 January 2025) was a Dutch businessman and DJ under the name Joost den Draaijer (pronounced [ˈjoːz dɛn ˈdraːiər]).[1] He was born in Hilversum.[2]
His son Eelko van Kooten is the founder of the Warner Music Group division Spinnin’ Records.
Van Kooten died on 3 January 2025, four days before his 84th birthday.[3]