Farewell to a singer - Johan Verminnen

In the autumn of 2025, Johan Verminnen was ready to kick off his farewell tour The Last Round. After a career of more than fifty years, he chose a final musical round along the places where he experienced so many beautiful moments. Driven by gratitude and the desire to say goodbye to his audience, he wanted to bring his beloved songs one more time with heart and soul. Unfortunately, health reasons forced him to cancel his farewell tour. Today, the farewell gets a sequel after all. After careful deliberation, Verminnen plans a new tour, together with five musicians. This way, he can still meet his audience one more time and finish his career in beauty. Regained strength, a never-failing diligence, and appetite drive him forward. Taking matters into his own hands is something he has always done. “It is like the weather: one ray of sun and we think differently and want more. Of course, every journey ends, mine too! Yet I want to feel those boards one more time and smell that audience. How happy I am that I always followed my dream and went down this difficult, but interesting path. On the many turns of life, I might have met you, I consider that a blessing and regret nothing. Even now, the music will heal me; something it has always done. Of course, a song will one day be the last, I am at peace with that! Yes, I have made halls fill up and empty out. Yes, I have always sung with heart and soul. It was a privilege to meet colleagues and to comfort and entertain the audience. Of course, it is the task of a singer to connect and I have tried that. I have given all that I had and have received more than I gave! This was my life, dear audience, I am so happy now that I see you all. I will remain a singer forever, although I prefer to linger in idleness.” Johan Verminnen vocals Johan Verminnen / drums Martin de Wagter / piano Leo Caerts / bass Bert Candries / guitar Patrick Steenaerts / accordion Gwen Cresens / © Els Dauwe johanverminnen.be