Golden Earring

The Profile

Dutch rock band formed in The Hague in 1961 by George Kooymans and Rinus Gerritsen; Barry Hay joined in 1968 and Cesar Zuiderwijk is the long-time drummer. Best known internationally for the 1973 hit "Radar Love" from the album Moontan.

Formed in 1961 as Golden Earrings (the final 's' dropped in 1970). Debut recordings began in 1965. Moontan (1973) and the single "Radar Love" brought major international success; the American release featured a different sleeve and altered track list. The band ceased performing in 2021 after George Kooymans announced he had ALS.

The provided review praises Moontan as Golden Earring's peak and describes "Radar Love" as the band's global breakthrough. It traces formation in The Hague in 1961, notes lineup additions (Barry Hay, Cesar Zuiderwijk) and a shift toward harder rock. The review highlights chart success, covers, and the US album edit/cover controversy.