The unofficial Golden Earring Tour dates listing
LAST UPDATE: January 22, 2012
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These pages contain the tour dates that I have collected from Golden Earring's first concerts in the early Sixties untill the present date. This is by no means a 100% accurate list (at least not pre 1999). If you have any information about a concert that is not listed, or a correction, please let me know. However when submitting an addition or correction, please provide me with some proof of a certain concert, like a ticket stub, a flyer or an advertisement if possible. Please note that retrieving dates from the (early) Sixties is hard and almost impossible. However thanks to research Jan Sander did while interviewing former band members Fred van der Hilst, Hans van Herwerden, Peter de Ronde and Frans Krassenburg several shows were found and these are listed below. Hans van Herwerden stated the band never performed under the name 'The Tornados' and as he was a band member during the time of the first show we can now safely state the band started to perform as The Golden Earrings. I am always looking for more materials. If you have concert pictures, ticket stubs or tour advertisements, I really like to see them and use them for this site. Please send material to webmaster Casper Roos (Golden Earring Research) - I can handle just about any kind of file attachment. I do ask you a small favor if you send me something via email. send me two emails. One with the attachment and another letting me know you are sending it (that way I can check my spam software filters - frequently file attachment emails get killed and I need to rescue them). If there are ever more tour dates announced, I will post them online. |
Golden Earring 
Tour dates in the Sixties
| Concerts 1962 | Place | Venue | Info | Source\Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Den Haag | Gebouw Custodia (located Brandstraat) | First The Golden Earrings performance ever! Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Hans van Herwerden | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, fan info, confirmed show - date unknown |
| June 1962 | Den Haag | Gymzaal Mulo (School Hans van Herwerden, located corner Hulststraat\Meidoornstraat) | School party, Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Hans van Herwerden | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, fan info, confirmed show - date unknown |
| Concerts 1962 - 1963 | Place | Venue | Info | Source\Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-1963 | Den Haag | Anne Frank Mulo (School George Kooymans, located Weesperstraat) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Hans van Herwerden | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, fan info, confirmed show - date unknown |
| 1962-1963 | Den Haag | Zuiderpark HBS (School Rinus Gerritsen, located Zuidlarenstraat) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Hans van Herwerden | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, fan info, confirmed show - date unknown |
| 1962-1963 | Den Haag | Dalton Lyceum (School Fred van der Hilst, located Aronskelkweg) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Hans van Herwerden | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, fan info, confirmed show - date unknown |
| 1962-1963 | Den Haag | Amicitia (located Westeinde) | School party Anne Frank Mulo (school George Kooymans) Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Hans van Herwerden | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, fan info, confirmed show - date unknown |
| 1962-1963 | Den Haag | Danszaaltje (located corner Rijswijkseweg\Laakweg) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Hans van Herwerden | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, fan info, confirmed show - date unknown |
| 1962-1963 | Den Haag | De Eekhoorn (Rollerskating rink, located end Leyweg) | "Voddenbal" Gig at club. Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Hans van Herwerden. Last performance Hans van Herwerden. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, fan info, confirmed show - date unknown |
| Concerts 1964 | Place | Venue | Info | Source\Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late 1963 - late 1964 | Den Haag | CJMV (located corner Heelsumstraat\Hoenderloostraat) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, confirmed show - date unknown |
| Late 1963 - late 1964 | Den Haag | Dalton Lyceum (School Fred van der Hilst, located Aronskelkweg) | School party, Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, confirmed show - date unknown |
| Late 1963 - late 1964 | Den Haag | Dansschool (located corner Apeldoornselaan\Loosduinsekade) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, confirmed show - date unknown |
| Late 1964 - Summer 1965 | Den Haag | Stevin HBS (Located Zuidlarenstraat, school Peter de Ronde) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, confirmed show - date unknown |
| Late 1964 - Summer 1965 | Den Haag | Eerste VCL (Located De van Stolkweg) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, confirmed show - date unknown |
| Late 1964 - Summer 1965 | Den Haag | Tweede VCL (Located Goudsbloemlaan) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, confirmed show - date unknown |
| Late 1964 - Summer 1965 | Den Haag | De Haard (Located Daguerrestraat) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, confirmed show - date unknown |
| Late 1964 - Summer 1965 | Den Haag | Amicitia (Located Westeinde) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, confirmed show - date unknown |
| Late 1964 - Summer 1965 | Den Haag | L'Espérance (Located corner Reinkenstraat\Laan van Meerdervoort) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, confirmed show - date unknown |
| Late 1964 - Summer 1965 | Den Haag | Restaurant grand-café Den Hout (Located Bezuidenhoutseweg) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, confirmed show - date unknown |
| Late 1964 - Summer 1965 | Den Haag | De Eekhoorn (Rollerskating rink, located end Leyweg) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, confirmed show - date unknown |
| Late 1964 - Summer 1965 | Den Haag | De Wildhoef (Located Evert Wijtemaweg) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, confirmed show - date unknown |
For the above mentioned shows courtesy goes to Jan Sander and his never ending determination to find out all about the earliest Golden Earring(s) shows. Without his efforts this list wouldn't be what it is now. Thank you Jan and thank you all former band members for your contribution to this Sixties show overview!
| Concerts 1965 | Place | Venue | Info | Source\Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 1965 | Den Haag | Houtrustrotonde | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, fan info, confirmed show |
| February 20, 1965 | Den Haag | Houtrustrotonde | Voddenbal, ticket Fl. 3. Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, ticket event, confirmed show |
| February 25, 1965 | Den Haag | Houtrustrotonde | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, fan info, confirmed show |
| April 30, 1965 | Den Haag | De Drie Stoepen (located Prinsegracht) | Koninginnedagfeest. Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| June - July 1965 | Den Haag | Dalton Lyceum (Located Aronskelkweg, school Fred van der Hilst) | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, confirmed show - date unknown |
| Summer 1965 | Scheveningen | De Pier | Band line up: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg. Last performance Fred van der Hilst. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, interviews with former band members by Jan Sander, confirmed show - date unknown |
| August 08, 1965 | Hilversum | Phonogram studio, Honingstraat | Recording the tracks Please Go, Chunk Of Steel, Lonely Everyday, Not To Find. Band line up from now on: George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Fred van der Hilst, Peter de Ronde, Frans Krassenburg. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed date |
| August or September, 1965 | Surroundings Amersfoort | Several locations | Several concerts (mentioned in Blitz Fanclub magazine 1) | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Blitz Fanclub magazine 1 |
| September 06, 1965 | Den Haag | Marathon | Press presentation The Golden Earrings | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed event |
| September 12, 1965 | Den Haag | Houtrusthallen | Teener Topshow with The Scorpions (Hello Josephine), Margie Ball, Herman Stok, Andre van Duin, Ann Lee, Eddie Jones, The Hurricanes, Piet Noordijk, Ilonka Beluske, The Telstars, Trio Thom Kelling, The Explosions, Duo El Mondo, The Gamblers. First show of the band in a large sports arena, ticket FL. 3. Promotor Jaques Senf. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| October 25, 1965 | TV uitzending | Tienerprogramma Waauw TV | Please Go performed | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed broadcast |
| November 20, 1965 | Den Haag | Houtrusthallen | The Kinks did not arrive on time because of a delay caused by heavy fog. The Golden Earrings were on the bill along with The Sandy Coast, Trio Hellenique, Margie Ball and the Gamblers. 3.15 p.m show starting time. Presentation Jan van Veen, promotor Jaques Senf, ticket FL. 6 | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, Ebay program sheet scan, confirmed show |
| November 21, 1965 | Beverwijk | VEB Garage | Opener for The Kinks, 2.30 p.m. show starting time and the Golden Earrings were on the bill along with the Bintangs, The Sandy Coast, Margie Ball and the Gamblers. Presentation Jan van Veen, promotor Jaques Senf, ticket FL. 5 | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, Doug Hinman's Kinks book All Day And All Of The Night: Day-by-day concerts, recordings and broadcasts, 1961-1996, Ebay program sheet scan, confirmed show |
| December 02, 1965 | - | - | Recording record during the day | Sources: Unknown |
| December 02, 1965 | - | Veronica show | Evening show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 03, 1965 | Utrecht | - | Photo shoot during the afternoon in Utrecht | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 03, 1965 | Utrecht | Tivoli | Evening show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 03, 1965 | Utrecht | Casino (Paardenveld) | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 04, 1965 | Breda | De Schuur | Afternoon show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 04, 1965 | Stompwijk | Blesse Paard | Evening show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 04, 1965 | Amsterdam | Jeugdhuis Noord | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 05, 1965 | Scheveningen | Casino | Afternoon show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 09, 1965 | Noordwijk | Casino | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 10, 1965 | Enschede | - | Signing session during the afternoon | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 10, 1965 | Zevenhuizen (Groningen) | - | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 11, 1965 | Koog aan de Zaan | - | Evening show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 11, 1965 | Leiden | Antonius Clubhuis | Evening show starting 20 hr, promotor Twenty Society, might conflict with Koog aan de Zaan show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, article Albino Moon website, unconfirmed show |
| December 16, 1965 | Amsterdam | Sextant | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 17, 1965 | Venlo | Concertgebouw | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 18, 1965 | ? | - | Afternoon show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| December 18, 1965 | IJmuiden | - | Evening show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), fan info, unconfirmed show |
| December 23, 1965 | Amsterdam | Beatclub ??? | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 24, 1965 | Vlissingen | De la Cave | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 26, 1965 | Rolde (Drenthe) | - | Afternoon show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| December 26, 1965 | Egmond a/d Hoef | - | Evening show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| December 29, 1965 | Wijchen | Zaaltje bij Cafe Teerink | Ticket FL. 4, promotor Join-In | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info in fanclub magazine October 2009 page 12, Marleen Rensen, confirmed show |
| December 30, 1965 | Valkenburg (Zuid Holland) | - | Afternoon show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, overview in book Golden Earring (2005), unconfirmed show |
| 1965 | Den Haag | Club 192 | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show - date unknown |
| 1965 | Den Haag | Marathon | Several shows played at this venue in this year | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed shows - dates unknown |
| 1965? | Scheveningen | Kurhaus | 48 hour Beat Marathon: "The Lations was zowel een vrienden als familieband. De gitaristen Joop en Kees, en drummer Evert van Kan waren broers. Jack Spijkerman (van o/a de Steen en Beenshow , Kopspijkers ) speelde basgitaar. Het repertoire was o.a van de Buffoons, Ivy Leaque, Beatles. De eerste optredens begonnen eind 1964 in de in IJmuiden bekende Sociëteit "Asterix". Later speelde The Lations in het Kurhaus in Scheveningen de 48 uur Beat Marathon met o.a The Golden Earrings en de Q65" | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show - date unknown |
| Concerts 1966 | Place | Venue | Info | Source\Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 04, 1966 | London (UK) | Pye Studio's | Recording the tracks That Day and The Words I Need | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed date |
| January 04, 1966 | London (UK) | Beat-club "Forrest Hill" | Evening gig after recording tracks That Day and The Words I Need in the Pye Studio's | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| January 09, 1966 | Vlissingen | La Cave | Beat Marathon, starting time 12.30 hr untill 4 hr in the morning, with Rene and the Alligators, Peter and his Rockets, the Black Albino's, The Revolts and many others, tickets FL. 5 and FL. 7 | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, show ad newspaper, confirmed show |
| January 15, 1966 | Amsterdam | Meervaart | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| January 21, 1966 | TV uitzending | Voor de vuist weg (Host Willem Duys) | That Day playback with host Willem Duys | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| January 28, 1966 | Utrecht | Cultureel Centrum Oog in Al | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| January 30, 1966 | Scheveningen | Casino | Afternoon show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| February 10, 1966 | Scheveningen | Casino | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| February x, 1966 | TV broadcast | Tienerklanken (Belgium) | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show, unknown date |
| February 12, 1966 | Den Haag | HTS | Afternoon show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| February 12, 1966 | Honselersdijk | CCWS Bloemenveiling | Evening show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| February 13, 1966 | Scheveningen | Casino | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| February 22?, 1966 | Gorinchem | Stadsgehoorzaal De Nieuwe Doelen | Show on Sunday after Feb. 22, 1966, date to be researched | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show - uncertain date |
| February 26, 1966 | Beverwijk | Kennemer Theater | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| March 04, 1966 | Breda | Hotel De Schuur | Different date from different source? | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| March 06, 1966 | Breda | Hotel de Schuur | Evening show, promotor Rob Charles | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, show poster photo fanclub magazine 1995#3, confirmed show |
| March 10, 1966 | Scheveningen | Casino | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, poster info, confirmed show |
| March 19, 1966 | Soesterberg | Militaire basis | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| March 26, 1966 | Vlissingen | Concertgebouw | Evening show, starting time 20 hr. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, article on Albino Moon website, confirmed show |
| April 03, 1966 | Noordwijk | Casino | Afternoon show, ticket FL. 2,50 probably | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Albino Moon fan website, newspaper clipping info, confirmed show |
| April 03, 1966 | Krommenie | Club La Bamba | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| April 03, 1966 | Beverwijk | Kennemer Theater | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| April 17, 1966 | Noordwijk | Casino | Afternoon show, ticket FL. 2,50 probably | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Albino Moon fan website, newspaper clipping info, confirmed show |
| April 24, 1966 | Amsterdam | Popclub Sportclub Noord | Afternoon show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| April 30, 1966 | Nijverdal | Club 16+ Beat | Afternoon show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| May 01, 1966 | Noordwijk | Casino | Afternoon show, ticket FL. 2,50 probably | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Albino Moon fan website, newspaper clipping info, confirmed show |
| May 07, 1966 | Arnhem | Honky Tonk Club Musis Sacrum | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| May 07, 1966 | Scheveningen | Casino | Beat 25 festival | Source: Online archive Leeuwarder Courant, confirmed show |
| May 15, 1966 | Noordwijk | Casino | Afternoon show, ticket FL. 2,50 probably | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Albino Moon fan website, newspaper clipping info, confirmed show |
| May 21, 1966 | Dordrecht | Busremise Nijverheidsstraat | Session'66 Festival, with The Sharons, The Road Runners Sect, The Zipps, 1200 visitors, Dutch review, review Dordse Courant May 22, 1966: Haagse sterren toonden niet veel interesse DORDRECHT - Het armetierige Dordtse beatleven kreeg zondagmiddag een flinke duw in de goede richting. Dit kan door toedoen van enige doortastende Dordtse jongelingen t.w. Ad van Dalen, Kees Gaillard en Hans Jonkers die verenigd onder de naam "Session '66" en met de even sympathieke als noodzakelijke medewerking van het gemeentebestuur een uiterst attraktief beatprogramma in elkaar hadden gezet en tevens een voor dit doel alleszins geschikte ruimte wisten te vinden, namelijk de busremise aan de Nijverheidsstraat. Het programma vermeldde achtereenvolgens het optreden van The Sharons, The Road Runners Sect, The Zipps en als hoofdschotel The Golden Earrings. Omstreeks twee uur hadden zich enige honderden meestal langharige en soms zeer modieus geklede jongeren om het podium geschaard wachtend op het verschijnen van de eerste groep, de Dordtse Sharons, een shadow-achtige gitaargroep met als gast ex-beat town skiffler Jan Bek. Inmiddels was de gigantische hal gevuld met zo'n 1200 beatliefhebbers (sters) en werd het uitzicht enigszins belemmerd door de opstijgende sigarettenrook. De stemming kwam er eerst goed in door het optreden van de uit Rotterdam afkomstige beatformatie The Road Runners Sect. Rond vijf uur: de lang verbeide aankomst van de uit Holland beatstad nummer een, Den Haag, stammende Golden Earrings, maker van 2 hits ("Please Go" en "That Day") en een lp ("Just Earrings") en behorende met eveneens Haagse Motions, Les Baroques en enkele andere groepen tot de populairste Nederlandse beatgroepen. Deze 2 jaar bestaande semi-professionele formatie bestaat uit de vanwege de dienstplicht opvallende kortharige solozanger Frans Krassenburg (20), slaggitarist Peter de Ronde (17, kweekschool), basgitarist Rinus Gerritsen (19), sologitarist George Kooymans (19, Mulo-scholier) en drummer Jaap Eggermont (19, HTS-leerling). Bij het optreden van deze gouden oorringen valt op dat alle leden stuk voor stuk bekwame musici zijn, de groep uitstekend op elkaar is ingespeeld (ook vocaal), de teksten soms wat al te zoet en de weinig beweeglijke manier van spelen waaraan een zekere ongeďnteresseerdheid niet vreemd was. De uiterlijke reacties van het publiek waren weinig geestdriftig. Naast de eigen composities "That Day" en "Please Go" waren o.a. te horen "Daddy Is A Rolling Stone", "I Am Crying" (dat vergeleken met de vertolking van The Animals volledig in het niet viel) en "Chunk Of Steel"). Omringd door een horde handtekeningenjagers verlieten de Earrings omstreeks half zeven het podium. | Source: Internet review, confirmed show |
| May 21, 1966 | Sas van Gent | Glasfabriek | Evening show 20 hr | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, newspaper ad, confirmed show |
| May 22, 1966 | Vaassen | Club Top 1966 | Afternoon show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Albino Moon fan website, newspaper clipping info, fan info, confirmed show |
| May 22, 1966 | Gorredijk | De Küper | Evening show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| June 17, 1966 | Vlissingen | Concertgebouw (Ober Bayern) | Ticket FL.4, with Boudewijn de Groot | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Albino Moon fan website, newspaper clipping info, fan info, confirmed show |
| June 25, 1966 | Lochem | Crazy Beatclub | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| July 16?, 1966 | Noordwijk | Hotel de Beurs | Evening show, starting time 20 hr. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Albino Moon fan website, newspaper clipping info, uncertain date - confirmed show |
| August 21, 1966 | Marum | Bar Dancing De Kruisweg | Newspaper scan | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, online archive Leeuwarder Courant, confirmed show |
| August 27, 1966 | Hazerswoude | Dancing Groenendijk | Newspaper scan | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, online archive Leeuwarder Courant, confirmed show |
| August 28, 1966 | Helmond | I.S.L. | - | Sources: Fan info, Hitweek magazine, unconfirmed show |
| September 04, 1966 | Schoondijke | Zaal Wijffels | show ad pic | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, newspaper show ad, confirmed show |
| September 09, 1966 | Dordrecht | Dolhuys | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| September 30, 1966 | TV broadcast | Voor de vuist weg (Willem Duys) | Daddy Buy Me A Girl | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| October 07, 1966 | TV broadcast | Twien | Daddy Buy Me A Girl | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| October 14, 1966 | Vlissingen | La Cave | Newspaper show ad | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, newspaper show ad, fan info, confirmed show |
| October 30, 1966 | Hippolytushoef | Dancing Concordia | - | Source: Online archive Leeuwarder Courant, confirmed show |
| November 05, 1966 | Bussum | Buurthuis de Engh | Beatclub 't Smurf, Beatclub 't Smurf info site, ticket FL. 2 | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, internet info, confirmed show |
| November 09, 1966 | Amsterdam | Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| November 12?, 1966 | Vlissingen | La Cave | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Albino Moon fan website, newspaper clipping info, fan info, confirmed show - uncertain date |
| November 13, 1966 | Bergen op Zoom | Zaal de Korenbeurs | Tenny Twenny Club, great photo's | Source: Internet info, confirmed show |
| November 19, 1966 | Nieuwkoop | Dancing Sporthotel | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| December 03, 1966 | Utrecht | Tivoli-Sinjo Centrum | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| December 16, 1966 | Amsterdam | Sekstant | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| December 17, 1966 | Venlo | Concertgebouw | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| December 18, 1966 | IJmuiden | Beatclub De Smurf | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| December 28, 1966 | Scheveningen | Grand Gala de Teenager | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| Summer, 1966 | Nijmegen | Plein '44 | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info in fanclub magazine October 2006 page 31, Rob Cornelis, unconfirmed date and show |
| x, 1966 | Honselersdijk | Club '66 | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| x, 1966 (or 1967) | Alkmaar | Canada bar | George Kooymans almost electrocuted | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| x, 1966 | Grinchem | Venue unknown | Show seemed to be stopped according to info in article about Gorinchem show May 18, 1967 | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring research, article on Albino Moon, unconfirmed show |
| 1966 | Den Haag | Marathon | Several shows in this year | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed shows |
| x, 1966 | Wijchen | Venue unknown | "Flashday" event, with Golden Earrings | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info in fanclub magazine October 2009 page 12/13, Marleen Rensen, unconfirmed show |
| x, 1966 | Hoorn | Parkschouwburg | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, article Albino Moon website, confirmed show - unknown date |
| x, 1966 | Koog aan de Zaan | Lindenboomschool | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, article Albino Moon website, confirmed show - unknown date |
| Concerts 1967 | Place | Venue | Info | Source\Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 06, 1967 | Warmond | Hotel de Stad Rome | Evening show 20 hr, with The Shoes, benefit for the handicapped children. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, newspaper ads, confirmed show |
| January 08, 1967 | Den Haag | Club 192 | Afternoon show, ticket FL. 2. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, newspaper ads, confirmed show |
| January x, 1967 | Stockholm (Sweden) | Unknown | Several shows, first foreign tour | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed shows |
| January 21, 1967 | Vlissingen | Het Concertgebouw | On that evening a 19 year old roadie crashed the new van (15.000 guilders) paid for by the money the band earned with the Coca-Cola single. Both the roadie and Rob Gerritsen were taken to the Bethesda hospital with injuries. Newspaper article Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant January 23, 1967 Twee Golden Earrings via boom in ,Bethesda'. Voor twee leden van de beatband "The Golden Earrings" heeft hun optreden van zaterdagavond in het Concertgebouw in Vlissingen een onplezierig slot gekregen. Na afloop van het optreden reden zij namelijk met hun splinternieuwe auto tegen een van de bomen in de Wilhelminastraat. De bestuurder, de 19-jarige P.A.F. en zijn 22-jarige medeinzittende R.G. liepen daarbij een hersenschudding en verwondingen aan het gezicht op. De auto die FL. 15.000 heeft gekost, moet als volledig vernield worden beschouwd. Dokter de Greef jr. verleende eerste hulp en liet het tweetal naar het ziekenhuis ,Bethesda' vervoeren. Het ongeluk gebeurde om half tien. (Note from Casper Roos: The vehicle mentioned was the brand new band van and the persons injured were the 19 year old roadie "Paultje" en RG was Rinus older brother Rob Gerritsen. So no band members were involved in the accident! |
Sources: Fan info, newspaper article scan Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant January 23, 1967, confirmed show and event |
| January 22, 1967 | Winterswijk | Ever Play | Afternoon show (14-17.30) | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Golden Earring fanclub magazine 1988#06 (Terug in de tijd concert review), confirmed show |
| January 28, 1967 | Soesterberg | Boltini Residentie | Afternoon show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, ad Hitweek magazine annual 2#19 January 26, 1967, confirmed show |
| January xx, 1967 | Hamburg (Germany) | Starclub | Afternoon show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info on Albino Moon Website, unconfirmed show |
| February 12, 1967 | Scheveningen | Casino | At the time of Winter Harvest | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| March 12, 1967 | Apeldoorn | Eurobeurs | Top'66 event. With Van Morrison (& The Blizzards), Double Dutch, Surfin' Co. (Afternoon show) The band Them (with singer Van Morrison was booked but in the end only singer Van Morrison performed with the help of Cuby's Blizzards as his backing group. Cuby himself didn't perform on this event. Ticket FL. 5 , promotor Ed Politiek | Source: Casper's Golden Earring Research, newspaper articles from CODA archive (Apeldoorn), confirmed show |
| March 26, 1967 | Bussum | Buurthuis de Engh | Beatclub 't Smurf, Beatclub 't Smurf info site, with Cuby and the Blizzards, James Mean, two shows on this day? | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, internet info, confirmed date, two shows on this day? |
| March 26, 1967 | Vlissingen | Concertgebouw | Newspaper show ad | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, newspaper show ad, confirmed show |
| April 01, 1967 | Harlingen | Veilinghal | Ticket FL. 3,50, Anti-honger-actie Novib, starting time 20 hr. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, online archive Leeuwarder Courant, confirmed show |
| April 21, 1967 | Amsterdam | S.O.S | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| May 06, 1967 | Sneek | Club 3313 | Evening show 20 hr, promotor Theaterbureau Telstar. | Sources: Online archive Leeuwarder Courant, newspaper clipping, confirmed show |
| May 14, 1967 | Einighausen (Limburg) | Instuif Carne | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| May 15, 1967 | Apeldoorn | Club 66 | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| May 18, 1967 | Gorinchem | Quanquagenarian/Nieuwe Doelen | Second show in Gorinchem, previous show last year seemed to be stopped according to article "Morgen in Nieuwe Doelen: Golden Earrings" in newspaper May 17, 1967 | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Ad Hitweek magazine ann2#, newspaper article, confirmed show |
| May 20, 1967 | Den Helder | Sporthal | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| May 21, 1967 | Honselersdijk | Club 66 | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| May 22, 1967 | Sevenum | Gemeenschapshuis | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| June 03, 1967 | Rotterdam | Energiehal | Modern Beat'67 festival, 8000 visitors, with Sandy Shaw, Tee Set, The Motions and others | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, newspaper clipping, confirmed show |
| June 30, 1967 | De Bilt | Beat MT Club de Vereniging | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| July 07, 1967 | Castricum | HOVOR Veilinghal Popshow'67 | With Whistling Jack Smith, Armand, Q65, Frogs LTD, Margie Ball, Torreros, Vin Cardinal & de Queens, Flashpoint 5, ticket FL. 7,50. review for this show in Hitweek Vol 02 #43.Review concert in Castricum with e.g. Adam's recital, Armand, Torero's, Margie Ball, Golden Earrings, Whistling Jack Smith, Vin Cardinal & The Queens | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, ads Hitweek magazine annual 2#40 June 23, 1967 and annual 2#41, review in Hitweek Magazine annual 2#43, confirmed show |
| August 05, 1967 | Den Haag | - | First show with Barry Hay | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| August 05, 1967 | Leiden | Antonius Clubhuis | Evening show, promotor Pops Club | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, magazine ad, unconfirmed show |
| August 09, 1967 | Ede | Markthal | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| Summer 1967 | Honselersdijk | Club '66 | At the time of Sound of the Screaming Day | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| September 23, 1967 | Schiedam | Arcade | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| September 30, 1967 | Aalsmeer | Sociëteit The Madness | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| October 01, 1967 | Honselersdijk | Club 66 | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| October 07, 1967 | Sneek | Club 3313 | Starting time 20 hr. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Online archive Leeuwarder Courant, confirmed show |
| October 21, 1967 | Alphen aan de Rijn | Jeugdsociëteit Club 66 | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| November 05, 1967 | Bunnik | 't Smurf | According to 't Smurf website BUSSUM this should be a 1966 date? Confirmation needed! Is there another 't Smurf club Bunnik? | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| November 10, 1967 | Dordrecht | Kunstmin | Popgala | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| November 12, 1967 | Rotterdam | Ahoy | Hippy Happy fair, afternoon show, with Soft machine, flyer, flyer 2, fair info (Dutch), ticket FL. 2,50 | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, internet info, confirmed show |
| November 12, 1967 | Bergen op Zoom | Zaal de Korenbeurs | Evening show, Tenny Twenny Club, great photo's | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| November 19, 1967 | Bussum | Buurthuis de Engh | Beatclub 't Smurf, Beatclub 't Smurf info site, ticket FL. 2, poster | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Internet info, poster scan, confirmed show |
| December 03, 1967 | Meppel | Zaal Ogtrop | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| December 10, 1967 | Oldenzaal | Brasie Beatclub | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| December 23, 1967 | Honselersdijk | Club 66 | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| December 31, 1967 | Den Haag | Club 192 | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| - 1967 | Enschede | - | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, date unknown, unconfirmed show |
| - 1967 | Groenlo | - | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, date unknown, unconfirmed show |
| - 1967 | Aalten | - | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| - 1967? | Rotterdam | Nachtclub Tabaris (Weena behind Cinerama) | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, date unknown, unconfirmed show |
| - 1967? | Schiedam | Musis Sacrum (Club 66) | Various shows | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, date unknown, unconfirmed show |
| - 1967? | Maastricht | - | Q65 singer Willem Bieler in an interview: In the local scene Q65 and the Earring according to Bieler were, ‘friends & fiends’. We had once a real bust-up. In ’67 we had to perform in Maastricht before the Earring, but we arrived too late. By doing so the Earring had to play first. They didn’t like it one little bit. They didn’t even let us use their instruments. They said, we had to build our own system. Very childish. I mentioned this once to Barry who had just joined the band. We both laughed our heads off. | Source: Wim Bieler in an interview, date unknown, unconfirmed show |
| Concerts 1968 | Place | Venue | Info | Source\Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 07, 1968 | Helden | Bar Dancing VIA | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| January 2x, 1968 | Veendam | Amusementscentrum Parkzicht | Newspaper clipping announcement, afternoon show 14.30 hr. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| February 04, 1968 | Haarlem | Top 67 | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| February 10, 1968 | Dinteloord | Relay/Zaal De Beurs | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| February 28, 1968 | Den Haag | Congresgebouw | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| March 24, 1968 | Honselersdijk | Club 66 Gebouw Hofwijck | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| March 30, 1968 | Slikkerveer | De Postiljon | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| March 30, 1968 | Heerenveen | IJsstadion Thialf | Newspaper clipping announcement, Grote Beat en R&B show festival with several groups, ticket FL. 5 | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| April xx, 1968 | Veendam | Amusementscentrum Parkzicht | Newspaper clipping announcement, afternoon show 14.30 hr. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| April 19, 1968 | De Bilt | Beat MT Club | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| May 19, 1968 | Hengelo | Clubhuis C. Beetshuis | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| May 26, 1968 | Bergen op Zoom | - | Tenny Twenny | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| June 01, 1968 | Aalten | Feestgebouw | Organisation: Instuif Aalten-Bredevoort | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| July 13, 1968 | Sneek | Ons Gebouw | Newspaper clipping announcement, evening show 20 hr. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| August 19, 1968 | Honselersdijk | Club '66 | At the time of Dong-dong-di-ki-di-gi-dong | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| September 01, 1968 | Vianen | Doback | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| September 15, 1968 | Zandberg (Groningen) | Bar-Dancing de Schaapsberg | Evening show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Info in Hitweek Magazine 3-52 September 13, 1968, newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| September 29, 1968 | Winschoten | Casino Royale | Newspaper clipping announcement, afternoon show 14.15 hr. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| September 29, 1968 | Langezwaag | Dancing De Nieuwe Vaart | Newspaper clipping announcement, evening show 19.30 hr. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| September, 1968 | Groenlo | Parochiehuis | "Red Rooster weekend" | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| Fall 1968 | Honselersdijk | Club '66 | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| October 20, 1968 | Veendam | Amusementscentrum Parkzicht | Newspaper clipping announcement, afternoon show 14.30 hr. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| October 26, 1968 | Koog aan de Zaan | Zaal Waakzaamheid | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Hitweek Magazine#6 October 25, 1968 |
| October 26, 1968 | Voorburg | Sporthal | Soul manifestatie with George Cash, Dragon Fly, Opus Gainfull, Cuby and The Blizzards | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Hitweek Magazine#6 October 25, 1968 |
| October x, 1968 | Belgium TV | TV broadcasts | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| October x, 1968 | Germany TV | TV broadcasts | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| November 03, 1968 | Dordrecht | Monopoly soos Dolhuys | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| November 09, 1968 | Zuid-Beijerland | 't Dorpshuis | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| November 20, 1968 | Deurne | Van Moorsel | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| November 23, 1968 | Utrecht | Jaarbeurs | Flight to Lowlands Paradise festival with Cuby, Free, Dragon Fly, The Who, Family, Bonzo Dog Doo Band and more. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Leeuwarder Courant 1968-10-26 |
| November 23 (?), 1968 | Paris (France) | Olympia | Date mentioned by different source, probably incorrect as other show is announced on this date | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| November 27, 1968 | Paris (France) | Olympia | Still with Jaap Eggermont, with The Equals, 20 minute tv show about this concert | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, newspaper clipping |
| November 30, 1968 | Gasselte | Dancing d'Olde Hof | Newspaper clipping announcement, evening show 19.30 hr | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| December 08, 1968 | Honselersdijk | Club '66 | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| December x, 1968 | Langezwaag | Dancing De Nieuwe Vaart | Newspaper clipping announcement | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| December 14, 1968 | Irnsum | De Twee Gemeenten | Newspaper clipping announcement | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| Unknown date, 1968 | ? | Musis Sacrum | Website mentioned Golden Earring with Barry Hay performed here in 1968. No more info known... | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| Unknown date, 1968 | Nijmegen | De Vereeniging | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, Fan info in fanclub magazine October 2009 page 12, Marleen Rensen, confirmed show |
| Unknown date, 1968 | Ermelo | - | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| Concerts 1969 | Place | Venue | Info | Source\Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 1969 | Schiedam | Arcade (Martin Green’s R&B Society) | Ticket FL. 3,75 | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, ticket scan, confirmed show |
| January 26, 1969 | Veendam | Amusementscentrum Parkzicht | Newspaper clipping announcement, afternoon show 14.30 hr | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| January 26, 1969 | Zandberg | Bar Dancing De Schaapsberg | Newspaper clipping announcement, evening show | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| February 02, 1969 | Groenlo | Zaal Meyer | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| February 12, 1969 | Honselersdijk | Bloemenveiling (CCWS) | "Grandioze Beat-show" organised by "Muziek Express" with Outsiders, N.V. Group 1850, Reza and his Firecats. Might be 1968 date | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| February 15, 1969 | Leeuwarden | JOK | Newspaper clipping announcement, eveningshow 20 hr | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| February x, 1969 | Irnsum | De Twee Gemeenten | Eveningshow 20 hr. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show - date uncertain |
| February 28, 1969 | Den Haag | Congresgebouw | With Fleetwood Mac, David Garrick and Twice as Much. Fan info: Hoi Casper, Ik ben zelf bij dit Muziek Express evenement geweest op 28 februari 1969 in het Congresgebouw. Ik hou vanaf 1965 de data bij wanneer ik naar een optreden ga. Fleetwood Mac speelde o.a. Albatros. Dit was de bluesband Fleetwood Mac zonder zangeressen, met o.a. Peter Green en Jeremy Spencer. Naast Golden Earring was Twice As Much er en David Garrick met Dear Mrs. Appelby! Iedere band speelde dacht ik drie nummers. Misschien dat Fleetwood Mac later die avond in Amsterdam speelde. Groet, Jan | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| March 08, 1969 | Gasselte | Dancing d'Olde Hof | Booking fee: Fl. 1000 Entrance: FL. 5, visitors: 500, fan review: Mijn vader kocht in 1967 een dancing, zo heette dat indertijd. De programmering was: op zaterdagavond altijd een topband en zondagmiddag en avond een regionale top-40 band. Er konden ongeveer 500 mensen in de zaal. Ik heb daardoor als 14-jarige bijna de hele nederpopscene voorbij zien komen. Shoes, Tee-Set, Blue Diamonds, Motions, Dizzy Mens Band, After Tea, Cats etc. etc. Op 8 maart 1969 kwamen de Golden Earrings, ze hadden net een hit met "Where Will I Be". Ze arriveerden in twee kleine Ford Transits met de hele apparatuur er in. Rob Gerritsen en Jantje Ten Broek begonnen met uitladen en opstellen. Jaap Eggermont zat verveeld voorin een busje een puzzeltje te doen. Rinus kwam naar mij toe en vroeg of er onder het podium ook een kelder was, daar moest zijn Lesley-box naar toe. George en Barry zaten in de kleedkamer. Maar wat hadden die mannen een spullen indertijd! Vier MAX zangzuilen met Omroeptweeters, Marshall/SoundCity torens en een verdwaalde VOX AC30. Dit maakte al indruk, samen met het zware drumgeluid van Eggermont op zijn Westend drumkit. In mijn herinnering werd er vier keer een half uur gespeeld. Van een toegift was geen sprake. Ik heb niet alles gezien, ik stond achter een bar te werken, maar wel alles gehoord! Wat was het hard, de glazen stonden gewoon te trillen op de glazen planken. De 8 Miles High uitvoering was indrukwekkend. Rinus leverde een gevecht met zijn Danelectro, goed te zien op de gelijknamige film. Ik vond het allemaal geweldig! De Elpee van 8 Miles High heb ik toen ook gelijk gekocht. Maar daar drumt Sieb Warner op. Ik ben alweer 30 jaar bevriend met Sieb, maar heb hem nooit live met de Earring gezien en dat vind ik wel jammer. Maar ach... De gage van de Earrings was toen 1000 Gulden. De entreeprijs was 5 Gulden en er waren ruim 500 bezoekers; mijn vader had al een aardige winst gemaakt. Ik ben nadien regelmatig naar een concert geweest (eens p/jaar) en heb alle ontwikkelingen meegemaakt. De "Switch" show vind ik nog steeds het beste wat ik gezien heb (Groningen 1975) Ik herinner me nog het moment kwam dat Cesar zou gaan springen, er ging een bom af en ik dook van schrik naar beneden. Tja, toen lag Cesar al op de grond toen ik weer keek. Geweldig! In die tijd sloten ze de show ook af met "Greensleeves", alle volgspots op de spiegelbal. Mooi einde altijd. Jan Karstens | Source: Fan info Jan Karstens, confirmed show |
| March or April 1969 | Leeuwarden | JOK | Newspaper clipping announcement, eveningshow 20 hr | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| April 05, 1969 | Gasselte | Dancing d'Olde Hof | Newspaper clipping announcement | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| April 06, 1969 | Veendam | Amusementscentrum Parkzicht | Newspaper clipping announcement, afternoon show 14.30 hr. | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, newspaper clipping show announcement, confirmed show |
| April 10, 1969 | Den Haag | 1e VCL School | Private school party | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| Concerts First USA Tour | Place | Venue | Info | Source\Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 02 - June 26, 1969 | Various cities | Several shows | Jaap Eggermont on drums | Source: Casper's Golden Earring Research |
| May x, 1969 | New York, New York | The Scene | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| May 16, 1969 | Detroit, Michigan | Grande Ballroom | With Led Zeppelin & Sun Ra, standing ovation! Two shows at 7 & 10 hr., backside invitation card, ticket US$ 5 | Sources: Fan info, scan invitation card, confirmed shows |
| May 17, 1969 | Detroit, Michigan | Grande Ballroom | With Sun Ra, backside invitation card, ticket US$ 3,50 | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, scan invitation card, confirmed show |
| May 18, 1969 | Detroit, Michigan | Grande Ballroom | With Sun Ra, backside invitation card, ticket US$ 3,50, May 1969 Grande Ballroom shows website | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, scan invitation card, Grande Ballroom shows website, confirmed show |
| May 20, 1969 | New York, New York | Unganos | Power failures during gig, review of this concert in USA Billboard magazine of May 31, 1969: | Source: Review in USA Billboard magazine of May 31, 1969, newspaper scan available http://www.albinomoon.de/ images/books/1969_billboard.jpg, confirmed show |
| May x, 1969 | Seattle, Washington | Several shows | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| May x, 1969 | New York, New York | Fillmore East | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| May x, 1969 | San Francisco, California | Fillmore West | Audition night | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| May 29, 1969 | Los Angeles, California | Thee Experience on Sunset Blvd | Opener for John Lee Hooker, Earl Hookerinfo by e-mail Jim Roup Hello, Thank you for your information! A writer is doing a story on the Hollywood club called Thee Experience. As an 18 year old kid I got in one night (under age, it was an over 21 club) to see the great bluesman John Lee Hooker. Now I know it was May 29, 1969. Also on the bill was the great slide player Earl Hooker. Opening the show was a new band called Golden Earring! The rest is history! Thanks again, Regards, Jim Roup from Studio City (California, USA) | Sources: Fan info, internet info, confirmed show |
| May 30, 1969 | Los Angeles, California | Thee Experience on Sunset Blvd | Opener for John Lee Hooker | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| May 31, 1969 | Los Angeles, California | Thee Experience on Sunset Blvd | Opener for John Lee Hooker | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show |
| June 06, 1969 | Montreal (Canada) | - | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| June 07, 1969 | Montreal (Canada) | - | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| June 10, 1969 | San Francisco, California | - | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| June 18, 1969 | Detroit (Michigan) | - | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| June 23, 1969 | New York | The Village Gate | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| June xx, 1969 | Seattle, Washington | The Trolley | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| Concerts 1969 (continued) | Place | Venue | Info | Source\Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 01, 1969 | Rotterdam | Feestterrein Schouwburgplein | 11th lustrum Rotterdamsch Studenten Corps Vurrasmus, ticket Fl. 3,-, poster as shown at Golden Earring Museum | Sources: ticket & poster scans, confirmed show |
| July 02, 1969 | Scheveningen | Club 192 | USA-show performed in front of press | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| July 02, 1969? | Den Haag | Openluchttheater Zuiderpark | With Group 1850, After Tea | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| July 03, 1969 | Dordrecht | Windhondpolder | With Shocking Blue, Lazy Pokerblues, ticket FL 1,50 concert organised by Newspaper De Dordtenaar, show review by fan Ferry Ik ben dus Ferry en ben echt al heel lang een fan van "bijna het eerste uur". Het was in 1968 toen ik met een stel vrienden een schoolclub ging oprichten op Mulo Krispijn in Dordrecht. We noemde ons KOMMA en gaven ook een krantje uit. Daar stonden gecensureerde schoolonderwerpen in en ik, als muziekliefhebber, mocht het muzikale gedeelte onder mijn hoede nemen. Mijn eerste artikel ging over een Haagse beatgroep. The Golden Earrings! Ze hadden net een nieuwe single gemaakt, namelijk That Day. Please Go kende ik ook natuurlijk, want daarom moest ik zo nodig, in een bui van enthousiasme, een mondharmonica gaan kopen. Drumstokjes had ik al, tot groot (on)genoegen van mijn ouders. Mijn nieuwe drumtoestel werd dan ook een rotanstoeltje met een dik kussen erop. De meterkast stond standaard open, want als mijn grammofoon weer iets te hard stond werd er beneden de stop er tijdelijk uitgedraaid en toen was het weer rust in huize Visser.
Toen we verhuisden in mijn eindexamenjaar kreeg ik vrij snel een leuk buurmeisje die ook eindexamen deed op een andere school. Zij slaagde met prachtige cijfers en ik had net "droge hakken". De directeur had ons nog gewaarschuwd: "Jullie riskeren met je idealen wel een schooljaar!" Hij had bijna gelijk gekregen. Ik kreeg voor mijn behaalde diploma een machtig cadeau! Een gitaar. Jeetje, wat was ik trots en die gitaar heeft er eigenlijk nog steeds voor gezorgd dat ik als handelsmerk "de meester met de gitaar" ben. Op de Schoolbank website zag ik dat laatst ook weer voorbij komen. Behalve een gitaar wilde ik ook met mijn leuke buurmeisje Anke naar een openlucht optreden van Golden Earring, Shocking Blue en Lazy Pokerblues. Het concert was georganiseerd door het dagblad De Dordtenaar en kostte 1 gulden vijftig. Samen met Anke ging ik voor de eerste keer echt uit. In Lazy Pokerblues speelde de broer van een schoolvriend en daardoor hadden we mooie plaatsen op het veld. Shocking Blue was een goede groep met Mariska Veres als "frontvrouw". Zij was echt de "Venus"! Daarna de Earring. Where Will I Be, was op dat moment hun hit, maar ook de "achterkant" It's Allright, But I Admit It Could Be Better, was eigenlijk voor mij de echte hit. Het laatste nummer wat de Earring speelde vergeet ik nooit en hoop dat ze dat nog een keer voor de lol als toegift willen spelen. (Zoals jullie weten houdt de Earring niet van lange toegiften. Ze zullen er wel een reden voor hebben, maar ik baal daar echt van. Waarschijnlijk houden ze rekening met het item "backstage" en als dat wat uitloopt zijn de heren te laat thuis.) Voor het eerst hoorde ik de live-uitvoering van Eight Miles High. Ik wist niet wat me overkwam. Ik kende het nummer van The Byrds, maar dat sloeg ineens nergens meer op! Die drum- en bassolo van Cesar en Rinus en de gil/uithaal van George! Volgens mij duurde het nummer wel 30 minuten. Toen het nummer was afgelopen klonk er een enorm applaus en iedereen verliet sprakeloos het kapotgetrapte voetbalveld. Ik weet niet eens of Anke het nu wel of niet mooi / goed vond. Ik in ieder geval wel. In ieder geval moest en zou ik sparen voor de LP Eigh Miles High en die kwam er. Ik wist dat er een LP was van Iron Butterfly met het nummer In a gada da vida. Dat nummer besloeg ook één kant en nu had ik er ook zo eentje! Op de B-kant stonden nog veel meer goede nummers. Vooral het nummer Song Of A Devil's Servant was geweldig, maar ook Everydays Torture! De LP werd echt grijs gedraaid! Het mooiste moment was altijd als mijn ouders weggingen. Dan rende ik naar beneden en draaide de LP op "hun stereo". En dan kwam de bas van Rinus. Ik zag hem gewoon voor de boxen staan en maar loeien met zijn mooie witte basgitaar. En toen.... Yes! De ruiten gingen trillen, het glazen plaatje dat voor de ruit hing met de Dordtse Grote Kerk ging heen- en weer en bonkte tegen dezelfde ruit! Nog ff harder. De volumeknop werd opengedraaid en daarna spatte het nummer uit elkaar met "Taaaaaa, ta-ta-ta ta!" De volumeknop ging weer zachter, want het moest natuurlijk niet gebeuren dat de buren bij mijn ouders zouden gaan klagen over de herrie! Sindsdien kocht ik van al mijn spaarcentjes Earring en Beatles-platen. Eigenlijk is dat zo gebleven. Ferry Visser, October 2008. |
Sources: Newspaper de Dordtenaar, fan info, confirmed show |
| July 12?, 1969 | Steenwijk | Het wapen van Steenwijk | Show might be cancelled? | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| July 26, 1969 | Somewhere in the east of the Netherlands | Unknown venue | Popshop | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, unconfirmed show |
| July or August 1969 | Ameland | De Kronkel | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring research, article Leeuwarder Courant May 17, 1969, unconfirmed show |
| August 02, 1969 | Grouw | Feesttent | Skutsjesilerswike | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring research, article Leeuwarder Courant 1969, confirmed show |
| August 04, 1969 | Sneek | De Manege | Sneekweek, support act Blue Planet | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring research, article Leeuwarder Courant 1969, confirmed show |
| September 09, 1969 | Colour Me Pop, BBC tv show (UK) | - | It's Allright, But I Admit It Could Be Better live | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| September 19, 1969 | - | - | Earth and Fire will be support act for Golden Earring for 3 months | Source: band site, http://www.earth-and-fire.nl/deband.htm |
| October 04, 1969 | Steenbergen | Het Pompenhuis | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| October 11, 1969 | Irnsum | Zaal de Twee Gemeenten | First performance Jerney Kaagman with support act Earth and Fire, Sieb Warner on drums (other source mentions this show on October 1) | Source: http://www.vandaagindemuziek.nl/ 11_historie_01_05_site.htm |
| October 15, 1969 | Slikkerveer | Club Popart Electrozaal | Support act Earth and Fire | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| October 18, 1969 | Boskoop | 't Vetertje | Support act Earth and Fire | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| October 25, 1969 | Schiedam | Arcade (Martin Green’s R&B Society) | Support act Earth and Fire, ticket FL. 4,25 (show one day before the release of the Eight Miles High album | Sources: Fan info, confirmed show, ticket scan |
| x , 1969 | Sas van Gent (Zeeland) | Oude gebouw van de glasfabriek aan de Westkade | First show with Sieb Warner on drums, fan info by e-mail: Een goede avond, het concert van The Golden Earring in Sas van Gent (Zeeland) in 1969 was in het oude gebouw van de glasfabriek aan de Westkade (nr 18 of 20), met vriendelijke groet, Piet Vernimmen | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, confirmed show, exact date unknown |
| November 12, 1969 | Apeldoorn | Midweek (VARA tv program) | TV broadcast, recorded November 05 or 06, 1969 | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, http://waterloostation.nl online article |
| November 14, 1969 | Dordrecht | Popgala Dordrecht | TV broadcast PopGala Dordrecht. Presentatie Popgala Jan van Veen & Theo Roubos. | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| November 23, 1969 | Poeldijk | Bloemenveiling | Support act Earth and Fire, Sieb Warner on drums, power failure due to clumsy roadie | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, newspaper announcement, confirmed show |
| November 28, 1969 | Den Haag | Club 192 | Support act Earth and Fire | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| November 29, 1969 | Maastricht | Societeit Berghmans\Combi Soos | - | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info, newspaper scan available, confirmed show |
| Date unknown, 1969 | Meeden (GR) | Location unknown | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| Date unknown, 1969 | Eibergen | Location unknown | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| Date unknown 1969 | Winterswijk | Hotel Victoria | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| Date unknown, 1969 | Winterswijk | Jeugdsocieteit | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| Date unknown, 1969 or 1970 | London (UK) | Probably at the Revolution Club located at Bruton Place, Mayfair | While searching on the internet for the never ending tourdates quest I came across a message on the official Golden Earring website. Here is the message: "On 26 Feb 2009 @ 20:02 Shaun Skelly said: Hi Guys. I used to work for Major Minor records as a plugger in 1969/70. For some reason we released 8 Miles High in England, rather than Polydor. I think it sold about 5 copies, thanks to my lousy plugging! You did a 'showcase' gig at ?the Revolution club, which I recall fondly as I think I was the only person from the record company who stayed for the whole gig, the rest couldn't stand the noise! Looking forward to seeing you at the Empire next month - I'd like to think you'll play 'Vince Taylor'... regards Shaun" I'm now wondering: does anyone know more about this show? Date and so on? If so let me know by e-mail please! Greetings, Casper Shaun sent me a second email with additional info: ----- Original Message ----- From: Shaun Skelly To: casper.roos@ziggo.nl Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 1:52 PM Subject: London 1970 Hi Casper, It was a long time ago – I worked for Major-Minor from November 1969 to August 1970, so I can only assume it would have been in that period. I think the gig was at the Revolution Club, Bruton Place, Mayfair and if my memory is right it was a daytime event, or maybe early evening. Sorry I can’t be more specific, I used to go to a lot of gigs for our label and also with friends who were pluggers from other labels to see ‘their’ bands as well, so it all blurs together! Regards, Shaun |
Source: Former Major Minor UK records label plugger Shaun Kelly |
| Concerts second USA Tour | Place | Venue | Info | Source\Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1969 - March 1970 | Various cities | Several shows | Sieb Warner on drums | Sources: Casper's Golden Earring Research, fan info |
| December 09, 1969 | New York, New York | Fillmore East | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| December , 1969 | Boston, Massachusetts | Boston Tea Party | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| December , 1969 | Buffalo, New York | Gilligan's | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| December , 1969 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | The Labor Temple | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| December , 1969 | Cincinnati, Ohio | Ludlow's Garage | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| December , 1969 | Detroit, Michigan | Grande Ballroom | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| December , 1969 | Seattle, Washington | Golden Eagle Ballroom | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| December , 1969 | Seattle, Washington | Trolley Club | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| December , 1969 | San Francisco, California | Fillmore West | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
| December , 1969 | Los Angeles, California | Whiskey a-go-go | - | Source: Unknown, unconfirmed show |
More shows to be announced! Latest show dates announced by official Golden Earring website.
All additional info gathered by Golden Earring Record Research website.
Thanks to all Golden Earring fans around the world who sent in their updates and corrections.
Special thanks to Martin Stassen who sent in several Sixties tour dates (with scans for the shows) and although not a real Golden Earring fan a helpfull researcher for many show dates!
Please note that many more shows have been played. However this information is not known to me and also hard to get.
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