Peter Schilling is a German musician who has achieved worldwide fame with his chart-topping song Major Tom (Coming Home).
List of Peter Schilling's featurings
Tim Curry, Gary Numan & Klaus Schulze
Peter Schilling's age
Peter Schilling is currently 71 years old.
Peter Schilling's country of origin
Peter Schilling is from Germany.
Peter Schilling's real name
Peter Schilling's real name is Peter Schilling.
The Success Story of Peter Schilling
Who is Peter Schilling?
Peter Schilling is a German musician and singer-songwriter who rose to international fame in the early 1980s. Born in Stuttgart, Germany on January 28, 1956, he is best known for his hit single “Major Tom (Coming Home)” which peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Early Life and Career
Schilling grew up listening to classic rock acts such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. He was heavily influenced by progressive rock and electronic music, as well as Krautrock acts such as Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream. He began playing drums at an early age and started writing songs while attending drama school. After graduating in 1978, Schilling released his debut album Error in the System which was followed by the single “Major Tom (Coming Home)” in 1982. The song quickly became an international hit and has since been covered by various artists including Tim Curry, Gary Numan and Klaus Schulze.
Successful Solo Career
Following the success of “Major Tom (Coming Home)”, Schilling released several more singles and albums throughout the 1980s. His most successful album was 1984’s Nowhere in Space which spawned the singles “The Different Story (World of Lust and Crime)” and “Terra Titanic” which were both hits in Europe. He continued to release albums throughout the 1990s and 2000s, but none of them achieved the same success as his early work.
Legacy
Despite not achieving major commercial success since the 1980s, Peter Schilling remains a beloved figure in music circles. His influence can be heard in countless modern-day musicians who cite him as an inspiration. He continues to tour regularly and recently released a new studio album titled Terra Titanic Revisited in 2020. Although he may not be as widely known as other artists from the same era, Schilling is still remembered fondly for his contribution to music.
