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Piet Botha

1955 – 2019

South African rock musician

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About Piet Botha

Lived 1955 – 2019 (aged 63). Piet Botha was a South African.

Piet Botha (18 July 1955 – 2 June 2019) was a South African musician and the frontman of the South African rock band Jack Hammer (in which he was known as "The Hammer"), which has been an opening act for bands such as ZZ Top, Deep Purple and Uriah Heep. He also performed solo.

Biography He was the son of the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs Pik Botha (1932–2018) He was 63.

Albums 'n Suitcase Vol Winter, 1997 WILDEBEEST Donkermaan Sien Jou Weer Marilyn Monroe Suitcase Vol Winter Van Tonder Die Kind Goeienag Generaal Klein Bietjie Reën In Die Transvaal Staan Saam Burgers Gipsey In Jou Oë Kom Huistoe Jan Skopgraaf, 1999 WILDEBEEST Jan Skopgraaf Haiku Vir Rooijan Blues Vir Louise Loftus Versfeld Kankerreën Slawereën Allesverloren Van Tonder deel II Boomstraat Laat Die Wiele Rol Riemtelegram Die Mamba, 2003 RHYTHM Warm Heuning Bye Bye My Darling Man Met Kitaar Die Mamba O My Heiland Al Die Stede Skielik Somer Die Gemmerbroodman Bordello Bosveldpad Herfsgedagtes Kitty Jacob Klipkop Jeffreysbaai (instrumental) Spookpsalms 2011 Wolmer Rekords (independent)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Piet Botha?

South African rock musician

When was Piet Botha born?

Piet Botha was born on 18 July 1955 in Union of South Africa.

When did Piet Botha die?

Piet Botha died on 2 June 2019.

What nationality was Piet Botha?

Piet Botha was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Piet Botha

· Wikidata: Q10993629

· DBpedia: Piet Botha (musician)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Piet Botha. https://biography.guide/piet-botha-1955/

MLA: "Piet Botha." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/piet-botha-1955/.

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