Konstantin Wecker

Konstantin Alexander Wecker (born June 1, 1947, Munich) is one of the best-known German singer-songwriters ("Liedermacher"); he also works as a composer, author, and actor.

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June 1 - 1947 - Munich - Singer-songwriter - Liedermacher

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One of his first works as a songwriter was at Munich's cabaret "Münchner Lach- und Schießgesellschaft" in 1973. His breakthrough as a singer came in 1977 with the LP Genug ist nicht genug ("Enough Can't Be Enough"), which includes the popular talking blues "Willy," about a man who was slain by drunken Nazis.

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In the 1980s and again in the 1990s Wecker had problems with drugs, especially cocaine. He worked up these problems in some songs and books.

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1980s - 1990s

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Wecker has released more than forty albums, and has also composed music for film, theater, and children's musicals.

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In 2003, Wecker became a public opponent of the U.S-led war in Iraq, joining his Liedermacher colleagues Hannes Wader and Reinhard Mey.

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Hannes Wader - Reinhard Mey

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