Jan Pijnenburg: key obituary facts
Is Jan Pijnenburg dead? Yes. Jan Pijnenburg died on November 13, 2026, at age 70.
Cause of death: Jan Pijnenburg's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jan Pijnenburg known for?
He was a Nederlandse drummer.
More about Jan Pijnenburg
Jan Pijnenburg, the Dutch drummer who became known as a member of Doe Maar, died November 13, 2026, aged 70.
Born in Vught on December 29, 1955, Pijnenburg pursued musical and artistic training before building a career as a drummer. After completing secondary school, he began studying graphic design but did not finish the course.
He then completed the Popdocent program at the Rotterdam conservatory. His band career included Lucifer, where he took over the drum chair from Henny Huisman, followed by work with Hollander, Sweet d’Buster and Long Tall Ernie and the Shakers. These engagements preceded his connection with Doe Maar, one of the Netherlands’ most popular pop groups. He joined as a replacement for René van Collem and had played only one show with the band when he was seriously injured in a car accident while travelling to a second performance in April 1982. The accident was followed by a rehabilitation period lasting more than six months. During his recovery, Van Collem returned to the drum seat. Pijnenburg’s career connected him with a range of Dutch bands, while his name remained associated with his role in Doe Maar.