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
[a=Robert-Jan Stips]: keyboards
If you like Golden Earring, check out these artists:
2023
2022
2020
2019
2017
2015
2015
2012
2012
2009
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
November 16, 2019
Ahoy
Rotterdam, South Holland, NetherlandsFinal show with George Kooymans before his death on July 23rd 2025; Recorded and filmed for the double live album & video 'You Know We Love You!'
1. Don't Stop the Show
2. I Do Rock 'n Roll
3. Another 45 Miles
4. Long Blond Animal
5. When the Lady Smiles
6. Liquid Soul
7. Twilight Zone
8. Going to the Run
dedicated to Keith Emerson9. The Vanilla Queen
10. Hold Me Now
11. Say When
12. The Devil Made Me Do It
13. Johnny Make Believe
14. Bass solo
including soundscapes played on bass pedals15. Radar Love
including drum solo1. She Flies on Strange Wings
2. Legalize Telepathy
November 9, 2019
Brielpoort
Deinze, East Flanders, Belgium1. Don't Stop the Show
2. I Do Rock 'n Roll
3. Another 45 Miles
4. Long Blond Animal
5. When the Lady Smiles
6. Liquid Soul
7. Going to the Run
8. Twilight Zone
9. The Vanilla Queen
10. Hold Me Now
11. Say When
12. The Devil Made Me Do It
13. Johnny Make Believe
14. Bass solo
15. Radar Love
with Drum Solo1. She Flies on Strange Wings
2. Legalize Telepathy
November 8, 2019
Poppodium 013
Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands1. Don't Stop the Show
2. I Do Rock 'n Roll
3. Another 45 Miles
4. Long Blond Animal
5. When the Lady Smiles
6. Going to the Run
7. Twilight Zone
8. Hold Me Now
9. The Devil Made Me Do It
10. Say When
11. The Vanilla Queen
12. Johnny Make Believe
13. Bass solo
14. Radar Love
1. She Flies on Strange Wings
2. Legalize Telepathy
November 2, 2019
Ethias Theater
Hasselt, Limburg, BelgiumOctober 31, 2019
De Oosterpoort
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands1. Don't Stop the Show
2. I Do Rock 'n Roll
3. Another 45 Miles
4. Long Blond Animal
5. When the Lady Smiles
6. Liquid Soul
7. Going to the Run
8. Twilight Zone
9. The Vanilla Queen
10. Hold Me Now
11. Say When
12. The Devil Made Me Do It
13. Johnny Make Believe
14. Radar Love
1. She Flies on Strange Wings
2. Legalize Telepathy
October 29, 2019
Ronda
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands1. Don't Stop the Show
2. I Do Rock 'n Roll
3. Another 45 Miles
4. When the Lady Smiles
5. Going to the Run
6. Twilight Zone
7. Long Blond Animal
8. Hold Me Now
9. The Devil Made Me Do It
10. The Vanilla Queen
11. Say When
First live performance!12. Johnny Make Believe
13. Bass solo
14. Radar Love
1. She Flies on Strange Wings
2. Legalize Telepathy
October 16, 2019
Ahoy
Rotterdam, South Holland, NetherlandsSeptember 14, 2019
Annie M.G. Schmidtpark
Bergschenhoek, South Holland, NetherlandsSetlist incomplete and out of order
1. Johnny Make Believe
2. When the Lady Smiles
3. Long Blond Animal
September 7, 2019
De Leet
Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium1. When the Lady Smiles
2. Another 45 Miles
3. Twilight Zone
4. Long Blond Animal
5. Going to the Run
6. Johnny Make Believe
7. Bass solo
8. Radar Love
9. She Flies on Strange Wings
10. Holy Holy Life
August 31, 2019
Haarrijnse Plas
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands1. When the Lady Smiles
2. Another 45 Miles
3. Twilight Zone
4. Long Blond Animal
5. Going to the Run
6. Johnny Make Believe
7. Bass solo
8. Radar Love
with Drum solo9. She Flies on Strange Wings
10. Holy Holy Life
August 3, 2019
Festivalterrein
Steenwijk, Overijssel, Netherlands1. When the Lady Smiles
2. Another 45 Miles
3. Twilight Zone
4. Long Blond Animal
5. Going to the Run
6. Johnny Make Believe
7. Bass solo
8. Radar Love
With extended drumsolo1. She Flies on Strange Wings
2. Holy Holy Life
July 14, 2019
Kasteelplein
Turnhout, Antwerp, Belgium1. When the Lady Smiles
2. Another 45 Miles
3. Twilight Zone
4. Long Blond Animal
5. Going to the Run
6. Johnny Make Believe
7. Bass solo
8. Radar Love
1. She Flies on Strange Wings
2. Holy Holy Life
July 6, 2019
Het Hulsbeek
Oldenzaal, Overijssel, Netherlands1. Radar Love
June 29, 2019
Recreatiegebied Geestmerambacht
Broek op Langedijk, North Holland, Netherlands1. When the Lady Smiles
2. Another 45 Miles
3. Long Blond Animal
4. Twilight Zone
5. Going to the Run
6. Johnny Make Believe
7. Bass solo
by Rinus Gerritsen8. Radar Love
with drum solo by Cesar Zuiderwijk1. She Flies on Strange Wings
with Bertus Borgers2. Holy Holy Life
with Bertus BorgersJune 27, 2019
Brouwersdam
Renesse, Zeeland, Netherlands1. When the Lady Smiles
2. Another 45 Miles
3. Twilight Zone
4. Long Blond Animal
5. Going to the Run
6. Johnny Make Believe
7. Bass solo
8. Radar Love
With extended drumsolo1. She Flies on Strange Wings
2. Holy Holy Life
June 9, 2019
De Grote Rietplas
Emmen, Drenthe, Netherlands1. When the Lady Smiles
2. Another 45 Miles
3. Long Blond Animal
4. Twilight Zone
5. Going to the Run
6. Johnny Make Believe
7. Bass solo
8. Radar Love
1. She Flies on Strange Wings
2. Holy Holy Life
June 8, 2019
Megaland
Landgraaf, Limburg, Netherlands1. When the Lady Smiles
2. Another 45 Miles
3. Long Blond Animal
4. Twilight Zone
5. Going to the Run
6. Johnny Make Believe
7. Bass solo
by Rinus Gerritsen8. Radar Love
with drum solo by Cesar Zuiderwijk1. She Flies on Strange Wings
with Bertus Borgers2. Holy Holy Life
May 30, 2019
Skieppeleane
Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands1. Just Like Vince Taylor
2. When the Lady Smiles
3. Another 45 Miles
4. Long Blond Animal
5. Going to the Run
6. Johnny Make Believe
7. Bass solo
8. Radar Love
With drum solo9. She Flies on Strange Wings
10. Holy Holy Life
May 25, 2019
Feesttent
Pesse, Drenthe, NetherlandsApril 21, 2019
Houtse Heuvel
Den Hout, North Brabant, Netherlands1. Long Blond Animal
Golden Earring has released 129+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Back Home - The Complete Leiden 1984 Concert, You Know We Love You ! , Twilight Zone / When The Lady Smiles. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Golden Earring's most popular tracks include Radar Love, Twilight Zone, When The Lady Smiles, Going To The Run, Radar Love - Original Single Edit 1973. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
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... Read the full biography on this page.
You can find Golden Earring vinyl records and merchandise on eBay. We feature a curated selection of vinyl releases and collectibles available for purchase.
Follow Golden Earring
