Golden Earring are a Dutch Rock Band. Radar Love reached no 13 in the Billboard Hot 100 in 1974.

In the latter half of 1971 the group crossed paths with the Who, and was asked to join the British rock legend on a European tour, which continued into 1972. Impressed by the power of Golden Earring's music, Roger Daltry told the band that it was too good to be an opening act. This eventually led to a recording contract with Track Records, a subsidiary of MCA. It was Track Records that funded the 1973 release of the album "Moontan", which contained the song "Radar Love".

(A promotional video to support "Radar Love" was filmed which shows alternate scenes of the band onstage and an automobile racing through the night. It ends with Zuiderwijk jumping spread-eagled over his drumkit, which became a trade-mark of their live performances.)

Because of the extraordinary success of "Radar Love" in Europe, Track was quick to release the LP in the United States. However, the cover of "Moontan" depicted a nude Las Vegas showgirl (not to mention a nude Barry Hay on the inner sleeve), and it caused problems with MCA. The cover was subsequently banned in the States, although the single "Radar Love" soared to number thirteen, making it the band's first chart success in America. "Radar Love" remains an FM staple to this day, and is considered by many to be one of the classic rock songs of all time.

In 1975 the band added another member, Robert Jan Stipps, as keyboard player and arranger. With his advent, the group cut its hair, wore new clothing, and formulated a totally new, "progressive" sound. The change is evident not only in the inclusion of several keyboard instruments, but in a new style of writing which made the album "Switch" very different from its predecessor. The band added a horn section and several tons of sound equipment to its touring production to support that studio sound.

Tired of the hustle and bustle associated with the touring life of international rock'n'roll stardom, Stipps left the band the following year. They were joined by Eelco Gelling, formerly of Cuby and the Blizzards, who was considered one of mainland Europe's finest guitar players. Although this meant replacing a keyboardist with a guitarist, Kooymans felt that Gelling's extraordinary talent, and his mastery of the slide guitar, could add a whole new dimension to the Earring sound. This was most evident during live performances, as Kooymans and Gelling traded licks and fueled each other into guitar frenzy. Their lead guitar styles were entirely different, and complemented each other both on stage and in the studio.

Released in 1977, the double album "Golden Earring Live" sold well in the United States, and paved the way for the band's fifth U.S. tour. During that visit, Golden Earring supported the likes of Led Zeppelin, Kiss, and Aerosmit

My favorite track from the album Moontan; Are You Receiving Me

Eelco Gelling on slide...............................





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Tommy Emmanuel from Australia

That is great. Thanks for posting.

I offer Peter Green. Along with Hank Marvin and Jeff Beck the best of British from the 60's.

In 1973 Jan Akkerman was chosen 'Best Guitarist in The World' by the readers of the UK Magazine Melody Maker. Jan Akkerman -Formula N-One 1982.

Dan Patlansky





You got the Sun, You got the Moon,
and you've got
The Rolling Stones

Claes Yngström, Sweden




Great classic rock :John Norum of the band Europe, Sweden:





Vilhelm
Nordic Stones Vikings

The Pretty Things-Blokker Festival holland 1965(Second Show)

One of the 'best' dutch guitarist in my book, Eef Albers.

B.B King with portuguese Rui Veloso...

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In the latter half of 1971 the group crossed paths with the Who, and was asked to join the British rock legend on a European tour, which continued into 1972. Impressed by the power of Golden Earring's music, Roger Daltry told the band that it was too good to be an opening act. This eventually led to a recording contract with Track Records, a subsidiary of MCA. It was Track Records that funded the 1973 release of the album "Moontan", which contained the song "Radar Love".

(A promotional video to support "Radar Love" was filmed which shows alternate scenes of the band onstage and an automobile racing through the night. It ends with Zuiderwijk jumping spread-eagled over his drumkit, which became a trade-mark of their live performances.)

Because of the extraordinary success of "Radar Love" in Europe, Track was quick to release the LP in the United States. However, the cover of "Moontan" depicted a nude Las Vegas showgirl (not to mention a nude Barry Hay on the inner sleeve), and it caused problems with MCA. The cover was subsequently banned in the States, although the single "Radar Love" soared to number thirteen, making it the band's first chart success in America. "Radar Love" remains an FM staple to this day, and is considered by many to be one of the classic rock songs of all time.

In 1975 the band added another member, Robert Jan Stipps, as keyboard player and arranger. With his advent, the group cut its hair, wore new clothing, and formulated a totally new, "progressive" sound. The change is evident not only in the inclusion of several keyboard instruments, but in a new style of writing which made the album "Switch" very different from its predecessor. The band added a horn section and several tons of sound equipment to its touring production to support that studio sound.

Tired of the hustle and bustle associated with the touring life of international rock'n'roll stardom, Stipps left the band the following year. They were joined by Eelco Gelling, formerly of Cuby and the Blizzards, who was considered one of mainland Europe's finest guitar players. Although this meant replacing a keyboardist with a guitarist, Kooymans felt that Gelling's extraordinary talent, and his mastery of the slide guitar, could add a whole new dimension to the Earring sound. This was most evident during live performances, as Kooymans and Gelling traded licks and fueled each other into guitar frenzy. Their lead guitar styles were entirely different, and complemented each other both on stage and in the studio.

Released in 1977, the double album "Golden Earring Live" sold well in the United States, and paved the way for the band's fifth U.S. tour. During that visit, Golden Earring supported the likes of Led Zeppelin, Kiss, and Aerosmit

My favorite track from the album Moontan; Are You Receiving Me

I recall that Golden Earring also had a big U.S. hit in 1983.





Here is a 1982 performance of the song from Rockpalast, at that time titled When The Bullet Hits The Bone.

Stonehearted, thanks for adding more info and video-clips about The Golden Earring.

Claw Boys Claw are a Dutch rock & Roll band, formed in Amsterdam 1983.

Orianthi Panagaris who was Michael Jacksons guitarist would have to one of the greatest guitarist to come out of Australia.

If someone could bring up her video clip of "Black or White" on youtube..cheers

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From Holland: Rough 'n Tumble, guitarsolo starts at 2.48.

Livin' Blues is a Dutch Blues Band formed in 1967 at the Artschool in the Hague.

Livin' Blues-L.B.Bougie 1972

Ana Popovic, Serbia:

Thomas Blug, Germany:

Claw Boys Claw-now I wanna be your dog
Amsterdam RockBand

Tommy Emmanuel, Australia, and Thomas Blug, Germany:

Claw Boys Claw-Amsterdam
Indian Wallpaper 1985

From Sweden:

Janne Schaffer




And the amazing forgotten band November

'Eddy" Van Halen is a Dutch-American Guitarist
Van Halen-Eruption.

Shocking Blue-Venus
Holland

Nobody gonna mention Yngwie?

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Nobody gonna mention Yngwie?

Yngwie Malmsteen -I think he's from Sweden-Post A Videoclip?

some more Great Blues from Holland-Cuby and the Blizzards Live 1968

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Nobody gonna mention Yngwie?

Yngwie Malmsteen -I think he's from Sweden-Post A Videoclip?

Yep, swedish.

Vilhelm
Nordic Stones Vikings