Who is Roland Kaiser?

Roland Kaiser is a renowned German singer, songwriter and musician born in 1947. He is best known for his hit singles ‘Santa Maria’, ‘Dich zu lieben’, ‘Manchmal möchte ich schon mit dir’ and ‘Das Beste am Leben’. He has released over 20 studio albums throughout his career.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Roland Kaiser was born in 1947 in Berlin, Germany. He grew up with two siblings and was introduced to music at a young age. At the age of 10 he began to play the piano and write songs. After finishing school he joined a band called ‘The Monroes’ and soon became the lead singer. In 1970 he released his first solo album, ‘Ich hab’ mich verliebt’ which was a huge success in Germany.

Successful Career

Throughout the 70s and 80s, Roland Kaiser released numerous hit singles and albums that earned him widespread recognition in Germany. His albums, ‘Auf den Kopf gestellt’ (1981) and ‘Ich glaub an Dich’ (1985) both reached number one on the German charts. In 1995 he released his first English album, ‘Love Can’t Wait’ which was certified gold by the IFPI Switzerland.

Collaborations

Roland Kaiser has collaborated with numerous artists throughout his career including Fred Sonnenschein, Doris Hochscheid and Costa Cordalis. He has also worked with renowned producers such as Reinhard Mey, Helmut Zerlett, Thomas Franke and Stephan Remmler.

Discography

Roland Kaiser has released over 20 studio albums throughout his career including ‘Auf den Kopf gestellt’ (1981), ‘Ich glaub an Dich’ (1985), ‘Love Can't Wait’ (1995) and his most recent album ‘Alles im Einklang’ (2018). He has also released two live albums and two compilation albums.

Awards

Roland Kaiser has won numerous awards throughout his career including six Goldene Stimmgabeln from the German radio station WDR 2 in 1985 and 1990 as well as the Echo award for best male artist in 1985.

Personal Life

Roland Kaiser currently resides in Berlin, Germany with his wife of over 30 years. He has three children from a previous relationship.