About Paul van Gelder
Lived 1947 – 2024 (aged 77). Paul van Gelder was a Dutch disc jockey and radio DJ.
Harald Paul van Gelder (5 April 1947 – 2 December 2024), who worked under the name Harkie or Harky, was a Dutch disc jockey.
Life and career Van Gelder was born in Schiedam on 5 April 1947. He studied at the University of Amsterdam. His career began in 1963 as a copywriter. In 1967 he worked as a program maker at the radio station Radio 227, which reached a huge amount of listeners every week. He became later known for the VARA night program Geen tijd (1989–2014).
Van Gelder was also banjoist-singer in the group "Bottle up & Go".
Van Gelder died on 2 December 2024, at the age of 77.
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Who was Paul van Gelder?
Dutch disc jockey (1947–2024)
When was Paul van Gelder born?
Paul van Gelder was born on 5 April 1947 in Schiedam.
When did Paul van Gelder die?
Paul van Gelder died on 2 November 2024.
What was Paul van Gelder's occupation?
Paul van Gelder was a disc jockey and radio DJ.
What nationality was Paul van Gelder?
Paul van Gelder was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul van Gelder. https://biography.guide/paul-van-gelder/
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