George Kooymans
George Jan Kooymans (11 March 1948 – 23 July 2025) was a Dutch rock singer and guitarist. He was best known for his work with the Dutch group Golden Earring.[1] Kooymans wrote "Twilight Zone", the group's only top 10 entry on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, which hit No. 1 as well.[2]
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| Birth name | George Jan Kooymans |
| Born | 11 March 1948 The Hague, Netherlands |
| Died | 22 July 2025 (aged 77) Rijkevorsel, Belgium |
| Genres | Rock |
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| Years active | 1961–2022 |
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In 2021, Kooymans retired from music after he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).[3] He died on 22 July 2025 from the disease in Rijkevorsel, Netherlands at the age of 77.[4]
George Kooymans Media
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George Kooymans (Golden Earring) performing in TopPop Special (Dutch TV). Recorded 16 April 1971. Broadcast 21 May & 8 June 1971.
- 2015 Golden Earring - George Kooymans - by 2eight - DSC1419.jpg
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References
- ↑ Huey, Steve. "Biography: George Kooymans". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2010). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits',' 9th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 259.
- ↑ "Golden Earring Co-Founder George Kooymans Retires After ALS Diagnosis; Band Calls it Quits". Bestclassicbands.com. 11 March 2021.
- ↑ "Gitarist George Kooymans (77) van Golden Earring overleden". nos.nl (in Nederlands). 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
Other websites
- George Kooymans on IMDb
- George Kooymans discography at Discogs