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Willem van Kooten

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Willem van Kooten (1968)

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]). He was born in Hilversum.

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.

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References

  1. "Thuis Op De Beurs". rtl.nl. Retrieved 2016-10-30.
  2. "Radiopionier Willem van Kooten (83) overleden, bedenker van Top 40". NOS Nieuws (in Dutch). 2025-01-03. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  3. "Radiomaker Willem van Kooten, alias Joost den Draaijer, op 83-jarige leeftijd overleden". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 2025-01-03.

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