After the devastating news that Paul Baumer of the Bingo Players passed away, fans wondered if this would be the end of the duo that helped bring big-room house to the frontline. Many fans hoped that they wouldn’t have to say goodbye to such a talented group, and one that has been in our hearts for many years.
Maarten posted a 2014 update to their website, explaining what was going to happen next with the Bingo Players. He said that, “Before he passed, Paul and I spoke and he made it clear he wanted me to continue Bingo Players. He and I have worked so hard to get to where we are, and it feels as though our journey had only really just begun. There’s so much more ahead for Bingo Players.”
For many of us, Bingo Players has been an integral part of our electronic music collection and to hear that their music will not only live on in our hearts, but that new music will be released so new generations can be inspired with the pure energy they bring to their songs; is almost like a dream come true. Read Maarten’s entry below:
Dear All,
Firstly, i want to thank each and every one of you for the massive amount of support and kindness shown in the past month. I was overwhelmed with the heartfelt messages and the stories shared by people… thank you, it means a huge amount to me and Paul’s family and friends.
Many people have asked if they can donate to a charity in Paul’s name. He had asked for those that wanted to please be directed to KWF (The Dutch Cancer Society) –www.kwf.nl
So, understandably there are lots of questions you all may have about what’s going to happen next. Well, the first thing I want everyone to know is that I’m still continuing Bingo Players. We’ve come too far to stop now and Paul’s spirit will always be a part of anything I do as Bingo Players.
Before he passed, Paul and I spoke and he made it clear he wanted me to continue Bingo Players. He and I have worked so hard to get to where we are, and it feels as though our journey had only really just begun. There’s so much more ahead for Bingo Players.
I want to continue because I love what I do and I want to do it for both of us. There is a lot of music that we worked on together before Paul passed away that will be coming out in the next months and years, more on that soon!
Bingo Players will always be plural.
– Maarten
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