Abel is a Dutch acoustic / pop band from the city of Breda. The band was formed in 1996 as a cover band called The Acting Crowd. After many line-up changes, the band now has 5 members: - Joris Rasenberg (Vocals) - Tim Eijmaal (Guitar) - Bas de Groot (Bass) - Eric Smans (Keyboards) - Jasper van Hulten (Drums). In 2000, Abel’s song Onderweg reached #1 for several weeks on the Dutch charts. That same year, the band released it’s debut album, titled De Stilte Voorbij—which means “Past The Silence”. In 2002, the band released it’s second album, titled Doen & Laten—which translates to “Live & Let Live”.