Name Peter-Paul Pigmans | Role Music performer | |
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Died August 27, 2003, Rotterdam, Netherlands Albums Junkie, Most Wanted & Mad, Gangster, Drop It, It's Delicious, Hakkuh Similar People Buzz Fuzz, The Headbanger, The Prophet, DJ Weirdo, Bass‑D & King Matthew | ||
[EARLY HARDCORE]-[PODCAST] DJ Everest - 3 Steps Ahead Tribute Special
Peter-Paul Pigmans (January 31, 1961 – August 27, 2003) was a Dutch gabber music producer, best known for his production under the pseudonym 3 Steps Ahead.
Contents
- EARLY HARDCORE PODCAST DJ Everest 3 Steps Ahead Tribute Special
- 3 Steps Ahead Obsession Acid TechnoNL2000
- Discography
- Albums
- EPs
- Film soundtracks
- References
Born in Berkel and based out of Rotterdam, Pigmans' music is widely considered one of the most innovative specimens of the gabber genre; while many gabber producers favor raw force and little virtuosity when creating a song, Pigmans' music always had a strong technical side, and his songs often featured atmospherical elements, an unusual thing in the genre at the time. He was also known for his extremely wild live shows.
In 1999, Pigmans received a brain cancer diagnosis. On July 18, 2003, at Hemkade stadium in Zaandam, his peers in the Dutch music industry hosted "3 Steps Ahead 4 Life," a benefit event aimed at supporting his treatment. Top figures from the Dutch gabber music scene performed without charge, dedicating all proceeds to his healthcare in hopes of facilitating his recovery, while also honoring his contributions. Sadly, Pigmans passed away a few weeks following the event. In remembrance, the annual Thunderdome festival commenced with a minute of silence dedicated to him two months after his passing.
He's been elected into the Thunderdome Hall of Fame.
3 Steps Ahead - Obsession [Acid Techno][NL][2000]
Discography
Albums
EPs
Film soundtracks
Two of his songs were used in the soundtrack for Brüno (2009): Thunderdome Till We Die and Stravinsky's Bass.