Kayak is a Dutch rock band founded in 1972 by Ton Scherpenzeel and Pim Koopman in Hilversum. They gained national success with their debut album "See See the Sun" and achieved their biggest hit in 1979 with "Ruthless Queen," which reached number six on the Dutch charts. After releasing nine albums, the group disbanded in 1982. They reunited in 1999 following a televised performance and went on to release additional studio and live albums. Kayak is known for their melodic rock sound and strong presence in the Dutch music scene.