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
They Dance
05:20
2
Quiet Eyes
04:12
3
Save The Best For Later
05:23
4
Have A Heart
04:06
5
Love In Motion
03:50
6
Jane Jane
05:00
7
Jump & Run
06:30
8
Why Do I
05:20
9
A Shout In The Dark
05:36
Releases
Formats
Cassette, CD, Vinyl
Labels
Castle Communications, Red Bullet, 21 Records, Not On Label (Golden Earring), 21 Records
Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Russian Federation, United States of America
years
1986, 1994, 2000, 2001
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
