Long-standing, Dutch rock band, founded in 1961 as 'The Tornados'. They changed their name to 'The Golden Earrings' in 1963, then shortened it to 'Golden Earring' in 1969. Known amongst their fans as just 'The Earring'. Their first single, 'Please Go', was released in September 1965.
On 5 February 2021, they announced to the Dutch press their active career was over, due to George Kooymans' illness.
Current Members
: vocals, guitar, flute
: guitars, vocals
: drums, percussion
: bass, synth, keyboards
Previous Members
: lead vocals
Hans van Herwerden: guitar
: drums
: guitar
: drums
: drums
: guitar
: keyboards
Name Vars
- G. Earring
- Golden Caring
- Golden Earing
- Golden Earring 'Live'
- Golden Earrings
- The Golden Ear-Rings
- The Golden Ear-rings
- The Golden Earing
- The Golden Earring
- The Golden Earrings
Members
- Jaap Eggermont
- George Kooymans
- Barry Hay
- Robert Jan Stips
- Rinus Gerritsen
- Cesar Zuiderwijk
- Eelco Gelling
- Sieb Warner
- Frans Krassenburg
- Peter de Ronde
- Fred van der Hilst