Artist
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
Barry Hay: vocals, guitar, flute
George Kooymans: guitars, vocals
Cesar Zuiderwijk: drums, percussion
Rinus Gerritsen: bass, synth, keyboards
Previous Members
Frans Krassenburg: lead vocals
Hans van Herwerden: guitar
Fred van der Hilst: drums
Peter de Ronde: guitar
Jaap Eggermont: drums
Sieb Warner: drums
Eelco Gelling: guitar
Robert-Jan Stips: keyboards
Tracks
1
Roxanne
03:39
2
Leather
05:01
3
Tempting
03:43
4
U-turn Time
03:25
5
Movin' Down Life
03:31
6
Against The Grain
04:35
7
Grab It For A Second
04:10
8
Cell-29
06:39
Releases
Formats
Cassette, Vinyl, 8-Track Cartridge, CD
Labels
MCA Records, Polydor, Red Bullet, Red Bullet
Countries
Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America
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