Popular German singer and songwriter from the 70s-80s, Wolfgang Petry!
List of Wolfgang Petry's featurings
Udo Lindenberg, Susanne Freytag & Claudia Jung
Wolfgang Petry's age
Wolfgang Petry is currently 69 years old.
Wolfgang Petry's country of origin
Wolfgang Petry is from Germany.
Wolfgang Petry's real name
Wolfgang Petry's real name is Wolfgang Petry.
The Success Story of Wolfgang Petry
Who is Wolfgang Petry?
Wolfgang Petry is a German singer and songwriter best known for his popular hits in the 1970s and 1980s. He was born on September 22, 1951 in Cologne, Germany. Petry grew up with a passion for music and started writing songs at a young age. His career as a professional musician began in 1975 when he released his first single ""Wahnsinn"". This single became a huge hit in Germany and soon after, Petry released his debut album, ""Verlieben, Verloren, Vergessen, Verzeih'n"".
Career
Throughout his career, Petry has released several successful albums including ""Goldene Zeiten"" (1984), ""Viva la Noche"" (1986), ""Auf einmal ist es vorbei"" (1988) and ""Möge die Straße uns zusammenführen"" (1989). In addition to his solo career, he has also collaborated with other artists such as Udo Lindenberg, Susanne Freytag and Claudia Jung. In 2003, he retired from the music industry but returned in 2008 with the release of the album “Ganz oder gar nicht”.
Awards & Achievements
Wolfgang Petry has won numerous awards throughout his career including the Austrian Amadeus Award for Best Male Artist (1984) and the German Echo Award for Best Male Artist (2000). He has also been awarded the prestigious Goldene Stimmgabel award for Best German Singer (1993) and Goldene Europa award for Lifetime Achievement (2002).
Personal Life
Wolfgang Petry married his wife Petra in 1979 and they have two sons named Philipp and Julian. In 2006, he moved to Spain where he currently resides with his family. Despite being retired from the music industry, he still occasionally performs at concerts.
