The band and Kooymans’ family announced his death, saying he died on July 23 from complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a degenerative disease affecting the nerve cells in the ...

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George Kooymans, guitarist and co-founder of the Dutch rockers Golden Earring, has died. He was 77. Kooymans' family confirmed his death to the Dutch outlet AD, saying the musician died from the ...