Who is DJ Ötzi?

DJ Ötzi, real name Gerald Giggl, is an Austrian singer and entertainer from Tyrol. He has been a successful music artist in the country since 1998, when he released his first album 'Boat on the River'. Since then, he has released several albums with hits such as 'Burger Dance', 'Hey Baby' and 'Sweet Caroline'.

Early Life

Gerald was born on 7 January 1970 in Tyrol, Austria. He grew up in Sankt Johann in Tyrol. He began to play the guitar at the age of 10 and started to write songs at the age of 15. At the same time, he developed a passion for skifahren (skiing) and mountaineering. He attended the University of Innsbruck to become a physical education teacher.

Career

DJ Ötzi's career started in 1998 when he released his first album 'Boat on the River'. The album was a huge success and his single 'Hey Baby' became an instant hit. He subsequently released several albums including 'Das Beste von Ötzi' (1999), 'Komm mit' (2000), 'Das neue Beste von Ötzi' (2002) and 'Live & Reloaded' (2005).

Collaborations

DJ Ötzi has collaborated with several other artists over the years, such as Nik P., Marianne Rosenberg, Andrea Berg and Ireen Sheer. His most successful collaborations have been with Nik P., with whom he released two duets: 'Ein Stern (...der deinen Namen trägt)' and 'Ein Liebeslied'.

Personal Life

DJ Ötzi is married to Claudia Giggl and they have two children together. He currently lives in Tirol, Austria. He is an avid skier and mountaineer and loves to travel around Austria and Europe. He is also a passionate supporter of FC Wacker Innsbruck, his hometown football team.