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Golden Earringis one of the best known rockbands of The Netherlands and has been active for over 40 years. They are the worlds longest surviving rock band, having been formed a year before The Rolling Stones. In 1961 George Kooymans (13yo at the time) and his neighbour Rinus Gerritsen formed the Tornado's in Den Haag. Accompanied by Freddy van Hilst (drums) and Hans van Herwerden (guitar) they mainly played The Shadowcovers. In 1963 they changed there name to The Golden Earrings (there was a British band called the Tornado's).
Golden Earringis one of the best known rockbands of The Netherlands and has been active for over 40 years. They are the worlds longest surviving rock band, having been formed a year before The Rolling Stones. In 1961 George Kooymans (13yo at the time) and his neighbour Rinus Gerritsen formed the Tornado's in Den Haag. Accompanied by Freddy van Hilst (drums) and Hans van Herwerden (guitar) they mainly played The Shadowcovers. In 1963 they changed there name to The Golden Earrings (there was a British band called the Tornado's).