George Kooymans

George Jan Kooymans (11 March 1948 – 23 July 2025) was a Dutch rock singer and guitarist. He was best known for his work with the Dutch group Golden Earring. Kooymans wrote "Twilight Zone", the group's only top 10 entry on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, which hit No. 1 as well.Whitburn, Joel (2010). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits',' 9th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 259.

In 2021, Kooymans retired from music after he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He died on 22 July 2025 from the disease in Rijkevorsel, Netherlands at the age of 77.

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George Kooymans at International Songwriters Association

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