Discover the legendary German punk rock band Die Ärzte, made up of Farin Urlaub, Bela B. and Rodrigo González.
List of Die Ärzte's featurings
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Die Ärzte members' ages
Die Ärzte members are currently 54, 54 & 50 years old.
Die Ärzte's country of origin
Die Ärzte is from Germany.
Die Ärzte members' real names
Die Ärzte members' real names are Farin Urlaub, Bela B. & Rodrigo González.
The Success Story of Die Ärzte
Who Are Die Ärzte?
Die Ärzte are a German punk rock band formed in 1982 by Farin Urlaub, Bela B., and Rodrigo González. The band is known for their humorous lyrics which often contain references to pop culture and their fusion of punk rock with elements of other musical genres. Since forming, the band has released 12 studio albums and has had several successful singles on the German charts.
Career Beginnings
Die Ärzte's career began in 1982 when the three members decided to form a punk rock band. Their first single, “Wir wollen nur deine Seele” (We only want your soul), was released in 1983 and was followed by their debut album Debil in 1984. The album was a success and spawned several hit singles such as “Geschwisterliebe” (Sibling Love) and “Ist das Alles?” (Is that all?).
Commercial Success
Die Ärzte achieved mainstream success with their third album Ab 18 (By Age 18) in 1986. The album featured the hit singles “Schrei nach Liebe” (Cry for Love) and “Männer sind Schweine” (Men Are Pigs). The album was certified gold for selling over 500,000 copies in Germany. The band continued to release successful albums throughout the 1990s, with albums such as Planet Punk (1996), Le Frisur (1999), and Runter mit den Spendierhosen, Unsichtbarer! (2002).
Recent Activity
In 2019, Die Ärzte released their twelfth studio album Hell in 2020 they embarked on a tour of Germany to promote the album. They recently released a single called “Auswärtsspiel” (Away Match) which has been met with positive reviews from fans and critics alike. Die Ärzte have continued to tour extensively throughout Germany, playing to sold-out crowds in many cities.
Influence
Die Ärzte have had a major influence on the German music scene since their formation in 1982. Their fusion of punk rock with other musical genres such as pop and ska has been emulated by many bands since their debut. Their humorous lyrics have also inspired many upcoming musicians as well as providing an outlet for social and political commentary.}
