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
Long Blond Animal
03:36
2
No For An Answer
04:13
3
My Town
03:06
4
Prisoner Of The Night
04:50
5
I Don't Wanna Be Nobody Else
04:41
6
Cut 'em Down To Size
03:23
7
Will & Mercy
03:36
8
Come In Outerspace
04:24
9
Going Crazy Again
04:59
Releases
Formats
Vinyl, Cassette, CD
Labels
Music On Vinyl, Polydor, GMI , Red Bullet, Red Bullet
Countries
France, Germany, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, United States of America, Europe
years
1980, 1981, 1991, 2001, 2011
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
