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Barry Hay is credited as a singer, guitarist and songwriter. Born on August 16, 1948, Barry Hay is from Faizabad, Ayodhya district, India. That works out to 78 years old in 2026.
My Take
Barry Hay strikes me as a quietly remarkable figure. Born in Faizabad, India, raised in the Netherlands, he fronted Golden Earring from 1967 until the band dissolved in 2021, more than half a century with one group. In an industry obsessed with novelty and turnover, that kind of loyalty and endurance is almost unheard of, and I find it deeply admirable. I suspect his cross-continental roots gave his stage presence a certain worldly edge. With three solo albums alongside the band's catalog, he reads to me as a true frontman by nature, someone built to stand at the center and hold a song together.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Barry Hay
- Name (Japanese)
- バリー・ヘイ
- Reading
- ばりー・へい
- Born
- August 16, 1948 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- Faizabad, Ayodhya district, India
- Occupation
- singer / guitarist / songwriter / presenter / composer
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry%20Hay
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2727551
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Barry Hay born?
Born August 16, 1948 (age 78).
Where is Barry Hay from?
Barry Hay is from Faizabad, Ayodhya district, India.
What does Barry Hay do?
Barry Hay works as singer, guitarist, songwriter, presenter, composer.
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