Monument Ede Staal
Ede Staal (1941-1986) is without doubt the best-known singer from Groningen. ls ode to the singer, a statue was unveiled on the dike in 2001. The ten-metre-high conical column was made by Groningen artist Chris Verbeek.
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Ede Staal (1941–1986) is undoubtedly the most famous singer from Groningen. Staal lived in many places across the province. This is evident from his varied use of the Groningen dialect. He passed away in Delfzijl. As a tribute to the singer, a statue was unveiled on the dyke in 2001. Wrapped around the column is a stainless-steel band bearing the lyrics to ‘Credo – Mien bestoan’, one of Staal’s best-known songs.