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Golden Earring co-founder George Kooymans dies at 77
NEW YORK — George Kooymans, the guitarist and co-founder of the Dutch band Golden Earring who co-wrote the hard-rock classic 'Radar Love' and wrote and shared lead vocals on the top 10 hit 'Twilight Zone,' has died at age 77. Kooymans' family and the surviving members of Golden Earring announced that he had died Wednesday from complications of ALS, which he had been diagnosed with in 2020. He retired from the band soon after. 'George bore this devastating and debilitating illness with exceptional strength and dignity,' the statement from Golden Earring reads in part. 'We bid farewell to a great musician and composer, whose work extended beyond Golden Earring. George was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, but above all, a friend.' A native of The Hague, Kooymans was in his mid-teens when he helped found what became Golden Earring in the early 1960s: The band's name was inspired by an instrumental of the time, 'Golden Earrings.' He was also a core member of the group's best known lineup, which featured drummer Cesar Zuiderwijk, singer-guitarist Barry Hay and bassist-keyboardist Rinus Gerritsen and stayed together from 1970 until Koosyman's departure. With more than 20 top 10 singles in their native country, Golden Earring had more success at home than overseas. But they began to attract an underground following in the U.S. in the late 1960s and broke through commercially in 1973 with the worldwide hit 'Radar Love,' which has been covered by U2, R.E.M. and hundreds of others and used on the soundtrack to 'Baby Driver,' 'Wayne's World 2' and other films. 'Radar Love,' with its stately opening riff and memorable opening line 'I've been driving all night, my hands wet on the wheel,' was once ranked by Rolling Stone as among the greatest road trip songs. Golden Earring shared bills with Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin among others and toured with such stars as Aerosmith, Rush and the Doobie Brothers. In 1982, 'Twilight Zone' became their biggest U.S. song with the help of a video on the recently launched MTV, while other popular tracks included 'When the Lady Smiles' and 'Going to the Run.' Golden Earring continued to tour and record in the 1990s and beyond. For its 50th anniversary, in 2011, the band was honored with a commemorative stamp from the Dutch postal service that through an app could be linked to 'Radar Love.' A farewell performance, without Kooymans, had already been scheduled for early next year. The Associated Press
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Jared Navarre Unleashes 'I Am the One,' a Defiant Anthem from the ZILLION Universe
Single drops July 25 on all major platforms NASHVILLE, TN - July 23, 2025 - Jared Navarre, founder of the immersive music project ZILLION, is set to release his latest single, ' I Am the One,' on July 25 across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other major streaming platforms. Written and recorded at ZILLION's Nashville headquarters, the track is a bold declaration of power, identity, and redemption. Navarre co-produced the song alongside Matt Good, with additional writing by Andy Sheridan, a multi-instrumentalist behind several number one country hits. 'This isn't just a song. It's the sound of a crown hitting the floor and me picking it up,' says Navarre. 'If you've ever been underestimated, this one's for you.' ' I Am the One ' plays a central role in ZILLION's broader storyline, marking the emergence of 'The One,' a key character in the group's mythology. The sound is aggressive and cinematic, designed to make listeners feel invincible. According to Navarre, the final chorus delivers the most powerful moment, with layered vocals and a drop that feels seismic. A stylized visualizer will accompany the single, showcasing animated elements from the ZILLION narrative world. The release also includes a new line of limited-edition merchandise that reflects the group's gritty, mythic branding. The track stands on its own as an anthem for personal reclamation, while also deepening ZILLION's evolving creative universe. Pre-save 'I Am the One' now at For press inquiries, interviews, or early access to the single, contact Gregory Linnelli ( Media Contact Company Name: Otter PR Contact Person: Gregory Linnelli Email: Send Email Phone: 4128604794 Address: 100 E Pine St Suite 110 City: Orlando State: Florida Country: United States Website:
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Bansky work ‘The Migrant Child' removed from Venetian palazzo for restoration and future display
Banksy's work The Migrant Child is removed from the facade of Palazzo San Pantalon in Venice, Italy, to complete its rescue, in this picture made available Thursday July 24, 2025. (Ifis Art Via AP) MILAN — Art restorers have removed a deteriorating piece of graffiti by the street artist Banksy titled 'The Migrant Child' from the side of a building overlooking a Venetian canal to preserve the work for future public display, officials said Thursday. The removal from the wall of Palazzo San Pantalon was carried out in consultation with people close to the secretive British street artist, according to the Venice-based bank Banca Ifis' art program that promotes art and culture. The artwork depicting a shipwrecked child holding a pink smoke bomb and wearing a lifejacket appeared along Rio di San Pantalon in Venice in May 2019, and was acknowledged by Banksy. Marked on online maps, it has become a tourist destination. But six years of neglect had led to the deterioration of about a third of the work, the bank said. The restoration is being overseen by Federico Borgogni, who previously removed dust and cleaned the surface before detaching a section of the palazzo's facade overnight Wednesday, Banca Ifis said in a statement. The bank is financing the project, but didn't release the cost of the operation. The bank intends to display the work to the public as part of free cultural events organized by Ifis art once restoration is completed. No time frame was given. The Associated Press
