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George Kooymans was born on March 11, 1948 in The Hague, Netherlands and is credited as a singer, record producer and guitarist. George Kooymans is 78 years old as of 2026. Awards on record include Silver Harp.
My Take
George Kooymans earns my lasting respect. As the founder of Golden Earring, he wrote "Twilight Zone," the band's lone U.S. top-ten hit, and that riff still lives in my head decades later. What I admire most is that he was a true author of his music, not just a player. His ALS diagnosis and 2021 retirement, followed by his passing in 2025, give his story a quiet weight. To leave even one song lodged in the world's memory is a genuine triumph, and the Silver Harp winner from The Hague did far more than that. A real musician.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George Kooymans
- Name (Japanese)
- ゲオルゲ・コーイマンス
- Reading
- げおるげ・こーいまんす
- Born
- March 11, 1948 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
- Origin
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Occupation
- singer / record producer / guitarist / composer / writer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Silver Harp
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Kooymans
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2481938
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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 George Kooymans born?
Born March 11, 1948 (age 78).
Where is George Kooymans from?
George Kooymans is from The Hague, Netherlands.
What does George Kooymans do?
George Kooymans works as singer, record producer, guitarist, composer, writer.
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