Overview

• George Kooymans died July 23, 2025, at age 77 from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, his family confirmed.
• Kooymans and bassist Rinus Gerritsen founded Golden Earring in The Hague in the early 1960s.
• He co-wrote the band’s signature rock anthems “Radar Love” and “Twilight Zone,” the latter peaking at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• After his 2020 ALS diagnosis, Kooymans retired from Golden Earring and the group paused touring and recording.
• The surviving members will hold a final concert in January 2026 with proceeds benefiting ALS research.