Eggermont's first job in the musical profession was from 1965 until 1969 as the drummer of the band Golden Earrings.[2] After leaving that band, which soon changed its name to Golden Earring,[3] Eggermont became a record producer.[4] He worked with such acts as Sandy Coast, Earth and Fire and Livin' Blues.[citation needed] The greatest success he had was in the early 1980s, with his project Stars on 45.