Westernhagen

Marius Westernhagen was created on Dec 6, 1948. His dad, Hans Müller Westernhagen, was an acting professional, and guided youthful Marius toward a existence in theatrical overall performance. When his dad died at age 44, Marius was still in his early teenagers and well on his method to an effective film profession. His first flavor of public acknowledgement was included with the 1979 film Theo Gegen den Rest der Welt. His part like a disgruntled pickup truck drivers brought him towards the public’s interest, which he utilized like a catalyst to create upon what experienced previously been just moderate musical pursuits — he previously played rhythm acoustic guitar and harmonica and sung in organizations around his indigenous Düsseldorf, but his recordings and live shows only raised him to the amount of a cult physique. Mit Pfefferminz Bin Ich Dein Prinz, Westernhagen’s debut, constructed upon his silver-screen achievement, and went platinum after 3 years available on the market. Two even more records adopted: Sekt Oder Selters (1980) and Stinker (1981). Through the entire ’80s, Westernhagen’s recognition continued to create steam through the entire European rock picture. His rapid-fire produces, almost one a 12 months for another several years, held followers interested and opened up doorways for regular touring. The market is not filled with “sluggish and constant” success tales, but you will find exceptions. Westernhagen, much better than 2 decades after his documenting debut, strike Billboard’s European Best 100 in 2005 with Nahaufnahme.