Golden Earring is a Dutch rock band that was formed in The Hague in 1961. The band's original lineup consisted of George Kooymans (guitar, vocals), Rinus Gerritsen (bass guitar, keyboards), Fred van der Hilst (drums), and Hans van Herwerden (guitar). Over the years, the band's lineup has changed several times, with Kooymans and Gerritsen being the only constant members.

Golden Earring is best known for their 1973 hit single "Radar Love", which reached the top ten in several countries, including the United States. The band has released over 20 studio albums and has had numerous other hit singles in Europe, including "Twilight Zone", "When the Lady Smiles", and "Going to the Run".

In addition to their commercial success, Golden Earring is also known for their energetic live performances, which often feature extended jams and improvisation. The band has toured extensively throughout Europe and North America, and they continue to perform to this day.

Golden Earring has been inducted into the Dutch Music Hall of Fame and has received numerous other accolades for their contributions to rock music. Despite their success, the band has always maintained a low profile and has shunned the excesses of the rock and roll lifestyle.

• George Kooymans - guitar - b. George Jan Kooymans, March 11, 1948, The Hague, Holland.
• Rinus Gerritsen - bass - b. Marinus Gerritsen, August 9, 1946, The Hague, Holland.
• Fred van der Hilst - drums
• Hans van Herwerden - guitar

• George Kooymans - guitar
• Rinus Gerritsen - bass
• Fred van der Hilst - drums
• Peter de Ronde - guitar

• George Kooymans - guitar
• Rinus Gerritsen - bass
• Fred van der Hilst - drums
• Peter de Ronde - guitar
• Frans Krassenburg - vocals

• George Kooymans - guitar
• Rinus Gerritsen - bass
• Jaap Eggermont - drums
• Peter de Ronde - guitar
• Frans Krassenburg - vocals

1. "Just Ear-rings" (1965)

• George Kooymans - guitar/vocals
• Rinus Gerritsen - bass
• Jaap Eggermont - drums
• Barry Hay - vocals - b. Barry Andrew Hay, August 16, 1948.

1. "Winter Harvest" (1967)
2. "Miracle Mirror" (1968)

• George Kooymans - guitar/vocals
• Rinus Gerritsen - bass
• Barry Hay - vocals
• Sieb Warner - drums/percussion

1. "On the Double" (1969)
2. "Eight Miles High" (1970)

• George Kooymans - guitar/vocals
• Rinus Gerritsen - bass
• Barry Hay - vocals
• Cesar Zuiderwijk - drums - b. Cornelis Johannes Zuiderwijk, July 18, 1948, The Hague, Holland.

1. "Sing My Song" (1970)
2. "Golden Earring" (aka, "The Wall of Dolls") (1971)
3. "Seven Tears" (1971)
4. "Golden Earring Live" (1972)
5. "Together" (1972)
6. "Hearing Earring" (1973)
7. "Moontan" (1973) - Single: "Radar Love"
8. "To the Hilt" (1975)

• George Kooymans - guitar/vocals
• Rinus Gerritsen - bass
• Barry Hay - vocals
• Cesar Zuiderwijk - drums
• Robert Jan Stipps - keyboards

1. "Switch" (1975)

• George Kooymans - guitar/vocals
• Rinus Gerritsen - bass
• Barry Hay - vocals
• Cesar Zuiderwijk - drums
• Eelco Gelling - guitar - formerly with Cuby and the Blizzards.

1. "Contraband" (1976)
2. "Story" (1977)
3. "Mad Love" (1977)
4. "Golden Earring Live" (1977)
5. "Grab It For a Second" (1978)

• George Kooymans - guitar/vocals
• Rinus Gerritsen - bass
• Barry Hay - vocals
• Cesar Zuiderwijk - drums

1. "No Promises" (1979)
2. "Prisoner of the Night" (1980)
3. "2nd Live" (1981)
4. "Cut" (1982) - Single: "Twilight Zone"
5. "Something Heavy Going Down" (1984)
6. "North South East West" (1984)
7. "N.E.W.S." (1984)
8. "The Hole" (1986)
9. "Keeper of the Flame" (1989)
10. "No Promise No Debts" (1991)
11. "Bloody Buccaneers" (1991)
12. "Face It" (1995)
13. "Naked II" (1997)

1. "Greatest Hits" (1968)
2. "The Best of Golden Earring" (1970)
3. "Greatest Hits, Vol. 3" (1981)
4. "The Very Best, Vol. 1" (1988)
5. "The Very Best, Vol. 2" (1988)
6. "The Continuing Story of Radar Love" (1989)
7. "Radar Love" (live) (1992)
8. "Best of Golden Earring" (1994)
9. "The Complete Naked Truth" (1998)
10. "Singles 1965-1967" (1999)

• Golden Earring (M-Files #1)
• Golden Earring - Lyrics book
• As Long As the Wind Blows - A Tribute to Golden Earring