Mariska Veres
Mariska Veres | |
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Veres in 1970 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Maria Elisabeth Ender |
| Born | 1 October 1947 The Hague, Netherlands |
| Died | 2 December 2006 (aged 59) The Hague, Netherlands |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock, pop, jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboards |
| Years active | 1963–2006 |
Maria Elisabeth Ender, better known as Mariska Veres (ⓘ; 1 October 1947 – 2 December 2006), was a Dutch singer who was best known as the lead singer of the rock group Shocking Blue. She was known for her sultry voice, eccentric performances, and her striking appearance which featured kohl-rimmed eyes, and high and long jet-black hair, which was actually a wig.