Shakey Sam, born Simon Vlietstra in 1950, was a Frisian blues singer and guitarist known for his vibrant performances as a solo artist and with the Shakey Sam Blues Band. He participated in festivals, including the Bilzenfestival and was part of the American Blues Legends concert. He recorded an LP with Barrelhouse before forming his own band. Known for his energetic style and collaborations with notable artists, his career was tragically cut short when he took his own life in 1981, one day before his 31st birthday.
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Time Zone - Europe/Amsterdam (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Shakey
The name Shakey doesn't have a specific meaning, but it is often associated with being shaky or unsteady, perhaps due to its connection to a physical state or an informal term for someone who is a bit quirky or unpredictable.
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Generation Group
Shakey Sam belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Franeker
Place of Death: Franeker
Cause of Death: suicide
Occupation: singer
Employers: Barrelhouse | Shakey Sam Blues Band
Awards Received: 3rd prize at Larensk Jazzfestival (1972)
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for May 16, 1950
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 25 Taurus 0 | 25 Taurus 36 | 7 Leo 40 |
| Moon | 18 Taurus 39 | 20 Taurus 15 | 6 Pisces 24 |
| Mercury | 22 Taurus 21 | 27 Taurus 52 | 27 Leo 19 |
| Venus | 11 Aries 45 | 26 Gemini 54 | 10 Cancer 28 |
| Mars | 22 Virgo 58 | 28 Aries 7 | 23 Libra 59 |
| Jupiter | 4 Pisces 42 | 21 Cancer 18 | 5 Pisces 28 |
| Saturn | 13 Virgo 7 | 10 Aries 41 | 17 Virgo 38 |
| Uranus | 2 Cancer 50 | 1 Gemini 10 | 7 Cancer 12 |
| Neptune | 14 Libra 59 | 3 Aries 42 | 14 Libra 54 |
| Pluto | 15 Leo 50 | 5 Aquarius 29 | 17 Leo 30 |
| Rahu | 4 Aries 56 | 4 Pisces 59 | 0 Aries 54 |
| Ketu | 4 Libra 56 | 4 Virgo 59 | 0 Libra 54 |
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