George Kooymans

You'll always be one of my favorite guitarists, George. As an American fan who has bought every Golden Earring album I can find (even back to the beginning), I try to spread your band's gospel far and wide. Thank you for all the wonderful music down through the years and the memories that go with it. You are greatly missed, sir. Rest in peace.

Thanks for all you've done for rock history. You will always be remembered Buckeye Tom from Ohio

Sad to hear about Golden Earring guitarist George Kooymans. I was glad to have seen em with the Doobie Brothers at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO, way back in 1975. It was a terrific concert. Golden Earring kicked it out, especially with "Radar Love" among other tunes. That song was the greatest, and then later Twilight Zone. Twilight Zone always did fit well. This place is a madhouse! He will be missed!
Prayers and condolences out to his family and his friends.
RIP George!
Diana-CO

Met him and the band in the late 60's. The band was playing in Seattle at a place called the Trolley. No big hits then but some great music and fun to chat with.

Thank you George for the awesome music that helped shape my teenage years. Rest in Paradise..much love

My Condolences.

I first saw Golden Earring in 1976 in Allentown, PA. Always loved his voice and the way he played his guitar. His talent will surely be missed. My condolences to his family and friends.
Love,
Cindy.

May God bless your family and help you get through this most difficult time. So very sorry for your loss.

Terribly sad to read this. My husband loved the music of Golden Earring.
He experienced Leukemia- and , their music got him through all he had to go through. He said it was going to the Twilight Zone.
and, the bone marrow biopsies were like" when the bullet hits the bone- such pain. To this day he listens to that music- and all it's memories.
Even the nurses were in awe of his listening to Golden earring.
SO sad for your loss- faithful fans, Gary & Gayle

RIP . Amen

Just a wonderful musician- met him a few times in the Hague where we lived and where they rehearsed at Okkenburg - RIP George xxx

gone but never forgotten your music will live on forever in my heart

An underrated guitarist, singer and songwriter. I saw Golden Earring at Madison Square Garden where they opened for The Who and basically KILLED IT! God Blass Him and remember to Herrizen De Nederlanders.

I had the pleasure of seeing Golden Earring at a little venue just outside of London in 1972. I wasn't expecting this, but I recognized the band name and already had heard your songs and I liked them. What I saw was the beginning of my lifelong appreciation of your music!! I saw the band many times in Kansas City as well. My unexpected show in London was great and I will always hold a special remembrance and have it in my heart forever. Hope you play again as heaven surely has opened its gates to you. So play on with the greatest musicians that were already holding a spot for you! RIP

Thank you for the amazing music. RIP

Growing up in the '70s going there and you want one of my favorite bands especially radar Love I did get a chance to see him when I moved to Austin in the early 80s about 82 my first night they were at a place called Austin Opry House and I managed to get tickets and went and saw him and then I'll tell you what they put on a hell of a show I'd see them again if I ever had the chance but it was about a 400 mi ride so I didn't make it. If you didn't see them live you missed a real good band

Thank you George for your music that will live on forever. RIP.

May your music and lyrics live on rezt n peace

Saw Golden Earring way back when Radar Live was climbing up the charts at the Cape Cod Coliseum , USA. Very entertaining show.
A great songwriter and a brilliant guitarist. RIP

mijn condoleances aan familie en vrienden,
in de studio zei Dolf wel eens: zing als george kooymans, niet als joe cocker. en dat terwijl wij heeeeeel andere muziek maken.
met respect!
droevig dat u niet meer kon spelen, op het laatst, rock in peace.
Hansko, ( ook gitarist en zanger)

Thank you George for all the great music.

Loved your music. May you rest in peace.

Always love listening to your music Rest in Peace

RIP and Godspeed!!!

You will always be remembered!!!

Thank you George for the music and memories!!!

In Loving Memory of

George Golden Earring

Radar Love

You were a big influence to very large group who wanted that sound. That helped open the door for so much more!

As David Gilmore would say, Shine on you crazy diamond!!!
WF Mathisen
Austin, Texas

Thank you for the music. Rest in peace my friend.

Thank you for all the years of music. You will live on in your songs.

RIP My thoughts and prayers to his friends and family and his fans. He had some great songs.

Thank you for the music in an age where so much good music came out. Radar Love and Twilight Zone were both such great hits! May you rest in the loving arms of the Lord. Thank you again for the wonderful memories

Good memories! He is in a better place now

Thank you for your music may you rest in peace. From the USA.