On July 22, 2025, George Jan Kooymans died aged 77. He was musician (guitar) and singer. In 1971, he and Rinus Gerritsen formed the duo The Tornados, later changed their name to Golden Earing. As leader, Kooymans released four albums.
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Golden Earring: Cut
In August 1982, “Capitol” label released “Cut”, the sixteen Golden Earing album. It was recorded in 1982, and was produced by Shell Schellekens.
Personnel:
- Barry Hay – vocals, guitar
- George Kooymans – vocals, guitar
- Rinus Gerritsen – bass, keyboards
- Cesar Zuiderwijk – drums
- Robert Jan Stips – synthesizer
- Hans Hollestelle – horns arangements
- John Kriek – engineer
- Harold Edgerton, Kees Tabak – photography
- Koos O – lettering
Track listing:
All tracks by Barry Hay and George Kooymans except where noted.
- The Devil Made Me Do It
- Future – George Kooymans
- Baby Dynamite – Barry Hay
- Last of the Mohicans
- Lost and Found – Rinus Gerritsen, Barry Hay
- Twilight Zone – George Kooymans
- Chargin’ Up My Batteries
- Secrets – Barry Hay
Golden Earing: …No Debts
In July 1979, “Polydor” label released “No Promises…No Debts”, the 14th Golden Earing album. It was recorded in 1979 and was produced by George Kooymans.
Personnel:
- George Kooymans– vocals, guitar, mixing
- Rinus Gerritsen- bass guitar, keyboards
- Barry Hay– vocals, flute, guitar
- Cesar Zuiderwijk- drums
- John Legrand – harmonica
- Jan Rietman – horn arrangements
- John Kriek – engineer, mixing
- Arnold Muhren – mixing
- Jeep Bunt – design
Track listing:
All tracks by Rinus Gerritsen, Barry Hay, George Kooymans, and Cesar Zuiderwijk.
- Heart Beat
- Need Her
- Sellin’ Out
- Snot Love in Spain
- Save Your Skin
- D Light
- Tiger Bay
- Weekend Love
- Don’t Close the Door
- Don’t Stop the Show
- By Routes
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