(1946-08-09) 9 August 1946 (age 77) The Hague, Netherlands
Genres
Rock
Occupation(s)
Bassist, songwriter
Instrument(s)
Bass guitar, Keyboards
Years active
1961–present
Musical artist
Marinus Gerritsen (born 9 August 1946) is a Dutch bassist. Best known for being founding member of Dutch group Golden Earring, he is also a producer of artists like Herman Brood. Steve Harris of Iron Maiden counts Gerritsen as an important influence.[1]
^"Steve Harris--Iron Maiden". Bass Player. 1 September 2004.
studio albums. In 1979, Gerritsen released his first solo album, in collaboration with Michael van Dijk. As a producer, Rinus has produced albums for...
personnel changes until settling on a stable lineup in 1970, consisting of RinusGerritsen (bass and keyboards), George Kooymans (vocals and guitar), Barry Hay...
the 100 metres Rinus van den Bosch (1938–1996), Dutch artist Rinus Ferdinandusse (1931–2022), Dutch writer and journalist RinusGerritsen (born 1946), Dutch...
Mees Gerritsen (born 1939), Dutch Olympic cyclist Patrick Gerritsen (born 1987), Dutch footballer Paul Gerritsen (born 1984), New Zealand rower Rinus Gerritsen...
after he revealed that he had ALS. In 1961, Kooymans and his neighbour RinusGerritsen formed a rock duo. They originally called themselves "The Tornados"...
the same four friends (Zuiderwijk, George Kooymans, Barry Hay and RinusGerritsen). Zuiderwijk is known to add a drum solo to each performance, which...
3:19 "You're Better Off Free" - 6:44 George Kooymans - guitar, vocals RinusGerritsen - bass guitar, keyboards Barry Hay - flute, vocals, guitar Cesar Zuiderwijk...
in My Heart" "Remember My Friend" George Kooymans — guitar, vocals RinusGerritsen — bass, keyboard Barry Hay — guitar, flute, vocals Jaap Eggermont —...
and the fourth leads all down to E major. According to bass player RinusGerritsen the intro was inspired by Carlos Santana. During the chorus, starting...
by Cesar Zuiderwijk, who with the other three members of the group: RinusGerritsen, George Kooymans, and Barry Hay, formed the permanent and "classic"...
9:33 "Clear Night Moonlight" - 6:23 George Kooymans - guitar, vocals RinusGerritsen - bass guitar, keyboards Barry Hay - guitar, vocals Cesar Zuiderwijk...
Paradise" (Gerritsen) – 3:45 "When Love Turns to Pain" (Gerritsen) – 4:47 "In a Bad Mood" – 5:23 "Pourin' My Heart Out Again" – 3:59 RinusGerritsen - bass...
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