George Kooymans of Golden Earring has passed away. So far I've seen the news mostly in [View all]

Last edited Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:25 PM - Edit history (2)

Dutch papers, and I posted an OP quoting one of the Dutch News stories that was published in English in LBN:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143500597

And that links to the old thread I posted with the most information about George (see all the replies) in the Lounge:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181674319

When I posted that a few years ago, I'd been hoping against hope that treatment could be found to cure or at least reverse ALS.

He fought it very bravely.

I have no doubt that he's now experiencing joy, healthy and young again on the other side - playing guitar again - but this is another huge loss for music, a great loss for his country, and an especially painful loss for all his many friends and loved ones.

RIP, George.


(Editing to add that I've changed the thread title, which had originally said he passed away yesterday, because I've seen conflicting news stories on whether his death was yesterday or today, though the news of his death came today.)


Winterland, 1975. Vanilla Queen. Incredible solo and outro.