(2001 – 2009)

Meaning bandname: Dutch for The Jetfighters

History: De Straaljagers consists of one charming lovecouple, Ricky van Duuren on vocals and guitar plus Barbara Stok on drums. Ricky is already known for playing in bands such as the Moonlizards and the famous Boegies. Barbara is already drumming  for countless years in bands.

Description: Groningen answer to The White Stripes? Trashy rock‘n’roll / garage blues

Lineup: 
Barbara Stok – drums
Ricky Van Duuren – guitar, vocals

Other bands:
Barbara Stok – Epigoon Kitchen, Eyeballslugger, Txotxo
Ricky Van Duuren – Sideburns, Nul-50, Boegies, Moonlizards, Henk En Het Huis, Buzz Aldrin, De Fuckups, My Friend Television, The Gillettes, The Madleys

Discography:
2002 – Elvis / In A Ditch 7” single (Selfreleased, NL)
2003 – Clean Boy / Top Dog 7″ single (Selfreleased, NL)
2007 – Blank Afval CD (Selfreleased, NL)

Various:
2004 – De Slag Van Groverpop 2004 CD (Platex Records, NL)
2005 – Schaamte En Woede / Shame And Anger CD (Platex Records, NL)
2008 – Vera Wil Verder CDr (Not On Label, NL)
2008 – De Slag Van Groverpop 2008 CD (Platex Records, NL)
2010 – We Are The Chosen CD (Zone 5300, NL)

Interviews/Articles:
2020 – Ricky van Duuren Interview

Concerts: (assorted)
2002.03.02 Vera Downstage, Groningen

2004.05.14 Vera, Groningen (+ Henk & Lily and more)

2005.09.02 Vera, Groningen (+ Ghetto Ways, The Black Lips, The Fatals, The Kidnappers, The Mojomatics)

2006.09.08 Vera, Groningen

2007.03.11 Vera, Groningen (+ De Fuckups)

2008.01 Eurosonic
2008.04.03 Vera, Groningen (+ Claw Boys Claw)