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George Kooymans, guitarist of Dutch rock band Golden Earring, dies at 77

George Kooymans, the co-lead singer and guitarist of the Dutch rock band Golden Earring, has passed away at 77 years of age. An attorney for the band has stated that Kooymans passed away due to his suffering from ALS. “We say goodbye to a great musician and composer whose work extended beyond...

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George Kooymans from the Dutch rock band Golden Earring has passed away today. Died from ALS at the of 77.

 

[jason10mm]

I'm always happy to hear the OG version of that song because the White Lion version totally overtook it.



Sorry to hear about it, ALS is a rough way to go. Undoubtedly in a better place now.

 

[dave_d]

ALS completely sucks. (I say that with experience from my family.)

 

[spookyfish]

I still remember buying the cassette tape of Cut back in the day. (WAAAAY back in the day.)