Jean Vanloo

Jean Vanloo was a Belgian music producer with a sharp instinct for spotting trends. The father of Jean-Yves and Laurence Vanloo, he shaped international pop, disco, and later, the electronic music scene.

With Rikki Stein, he brought The Moody Blues, The Small Faces, The Yardbirds, The Animals, and even Jimi Hendrix to Belgium’s Twenty Club. Despite early industry skepticism, he proved Belgian music could go global with The Sunlights’ “Les Roses Blanches” and Amadeo’s “Moving Like a Superstar” (1977). His biggest triumph came with “Born to Be Alive” by Patrick Hernandez, an international disco anthem.

In 1987, he embraced electronic music with “Mammy” by Dobel You and played a role in the rise of At The Villa, the legendary club founded by his daughter, Laurence. His legacy spans decades, shaping both rock and dance music history.


Belgian producer, songwriter and impresario. Manager of Les Sunlights.

Father of Jean-Yves Vanloo.