Herbert Grönemeyer
German singer, musician and actor (born 1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Grönemeyer" redirects here. For his brother, the professor of medicine, see Dietrich Grönemeyer.
Herbert Arthur Wiglev Clamor Grönemeyer (born 12 April 1956) is a German singer, musician, producer, composer and actor, popular in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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Birth name | Herbert Arthur Wiglev Clamor Grönemeyer |
Born | (1956-04-12) 12 April 1956 (age 68) Göttingen, West Germany |
Origin | Bochum, Germany |
Genres | Rock, pop rock, soft rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, producer, composer, actor |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar |
Years active | 1978–present |
Labels | EMI, Grönland |
Website | groenemeyer |
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Grönemeyer starred as war correspondent Lieutenant Werner in Wolfgang Petersen's 1981 film Das Boot, but later focused on his musical career. His fifth album 4630 Bochum (1984) and his 11th album Mensch (2002) are the fourth and second best-selling records in Germany respectively, making Grönemeyer the most successful artist in Germany with combined album sales over 13 million.[1]