Long-standing, Dutch rock band, founded in 1961 as 'The Tornados'. They changed their name to 'The Golden Earrings' in 1963, then shortened it to 'Golden Earring' in 1969. Known amongst their fans as just 'The Earring'. Their first single, 'Please Go', was released in September 1965.
Previous Members
Frans Krassenburg: lead vocals
Hans van Herwerden: guitar
Fred van der Hilst: drums
Peter de Ronde: guitar Jaap Eggermont: drums
Sieb Warner: drums
Eelco Gelling: guitar
Robert-Jan Stips: keyboards
Formed
1964
Members
Bertus Borgers, Peter De Ronde, Jaap Eggermont, Eelco Gelling, Rinus Gerritsen, Barry Hay, George Kooymans, Frans Krassenburg, Robert Jan Stips, Cesar Zuiderwijk
