Golden Earring - De Biografie Book NL

Golden Earring – The Biography (BOOK IS THE DUTCH LANGUAGE)

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From a small front room in The Hague’s Terletstraat to sold-out stadiums across the United States – Golden Earring wrote one of the most extraordinary stories in Dutch rock history.
In Golden Earring – The Biography, you’ll discover the definitive story of the band that conquered the world with timeless hits like Radar Love and Twilight Zone.

The ultimate story of Holland’s greatest rock band

How did a local band from The Hague rise to international fame?
How did they manage to stay at the top for more than sixty years?
And what made their sound so unique and enduring?

Golden Earring – The Biography answers all these questions.
The book takes you through six decades of highs and lows – from legendary albums like Moontan and Cut to lineup changes, controversial videos, misunderstood records, and the band’s emotional farewell.

Based on dozens of interviews conducted by music journalist Robert Haagsma over the past 35 years with band members, colleagues, admirers, and insiders, this book paints a vivid portrait of a truly iconic band.

- Exclusive photos & untold stories

Featuring exclusive photography by acclaimed pop photographer Paul Bergen, who has followed Golden Earring since the mid-1980s.
Together, the stories and images form a powerful tribute to a band that forever changed Dutch rock music.

About the author

Robert Haagsma is one of the Netherlands’ most respected music journalists.
Over the past 35 years, he has written for Algemeen Dagblad, Aloha, Revolver, and Lust For Life, and authored biographies on André Hazes, Boudewijn de Groot, Rob de Nijs, The Beach Boys, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, and many more.
With Golden Earring – The Biography, Haagsma delivers a monumental tribute to one of the most important bands in Dutch music history.

Specifications

Author: Robert Haagsma

Paperback with full-color photo section

416 pages

Richly illustrated with exclusive photos by Paul Bergen

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The ultimate tribute to Golden Earring – six decades of rock ’n’ roll, passion, and legacy.
- Order your copy today from Bennies Fifties – the Dutch home of classic rock and Music culture!