Beloved ’70s Rock Band Calls It Quits for Good After Five Sold-Out Shows
- IAAM Radio
- Feb 20
- 2 min read
The final run of shows came only months after their guitarist died from ALS in 2025.
It’s the end of an era for the beloved Dutch rock band Golden Earring after the group completed five sold-out performances in their home country of the Netherlands at the end of January 2026.
The beloved band officially called it quits with an emotional goodbye, made even more significant due to the fact that the band’s vocalist-guitarist, George Kooymans, died of ALS in July 2025.
Fans, friends, colleagues and more came out to the monumental final concerts, with the media production company FabriQ Media Group documenting the historic moment. Sharing some photos from the concerts, the company wrote, “Tonight marks the end of an era. After five sold-out shows of Golden Earring – One Last Night at Rotterdam Ahoy, it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to the greatest Dutch rock band of all time.”
“We are honored to have been part of this legendary farewell and proud to have captured the emotional rollercoaster with a 17-camera setup for the band and for future generations!” the message concluded.
The stunning photos showed off the huge venue that was filled to the brim with excited fans. Golden Earring performed at Rotterdam Ahoy, which can fit approximately 16,500 visitors and has hosted plenty of other major musical groups in the past, including Pink Floyd and Queen.
The band said goodbye to performing after over 60 years of great music and shows, with Golden Earring’s biggest hits including “Radar Love” and “Twilight Zone.” Along with the late Kooymans, the band consisted of Barry Hay, Rinus Gerritsen, and Cesar Zuiderwijk.
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