René Froger seems anything but exhausted after spending three evenings with De Toppers at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. “Appearances can be deceiving,” René tells Story later. “I have never performed in so much pain.” “I didn’t want to talk about it first. But it was intense. I stood there in excruciating pain. It started some time ago and after some checks I seem to have a hernia in my neck. Well, my parents always said when I was in pain, It’s over before you’re a girl.’
rest
He continues: “Rest is very important for healing. In the past period it was almost impossible, but in the coming period I will definitely rest. Then I’ll see how it goes. Glad we were able to give such a show again with De Toppers. But also proud. Natasja counted and this was my 57th stadium concert. That means I’ve performed for 3.5 million people over the past few years. And the end is not yet in sight. Because next year we will be back with De Toppers. The first meetings are already scheduled for January’.
Say goodbye
These meetings always take place in René and Natasja’s villa in Blaricum, the place where they have lived for 28 years. Earlier this year, the singer announced they were moving on, but they’ve returned. “René was a little too quick to announce it,” explains Natasja. “Especially when the real estate agent came to see our house, doubts crept in. I think we could live a little smaller, but René will probably need another three or four years to say goodbye to this place. In Meanwhile, I don’t keep my eyes in my pockets. I like to walk around Blaricum and suppose I come across a nice place, then all options are open again. Even when someone makes a fantastic offer on this house. Until then, we’ll stay put .’
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