11 Interesting Facts About Herbert Grönemeyer

1. #003

   Grönemeyer gave voice to the grief he felt after the death of his wife Anna with his 2002 album 'Mensch'. The album stayed in the top ten of the German charts for a full 36 weeks and achieved major commercial success. The album's first single, 'Mensch', held the number one spot on the German singles chart for five weeks.

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2. #004

   Grönemeyer broke new ground in his music career by becoming the first German singer to appear on the 'MTV Unplugged' programme. The acoustic performance allowed him to display his musical talent and stage charisma in a different dimension. The programme was widely praised by both fans and music critics.

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3. #005

   The artist's fifth studio album, '4630 Bochum', holds the title of the best-selling album ever released in the German language. The album is a tribute to Grönemeyer's home town of Bochum and contains songs identified with the city. This success reinforced his strong position in the German music market.

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4. #006

   Grönemeyer drew attention not only for his music career but also for his humanitarian work. In 2005 Time magazine deemed him a 'European Hero' for his humanitarian efforts. The honour showed that the work he carries out with a sense of social responsibility has been recognised internationally.

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5. #007

   Grönemeyer took on the chairmanship of Deine Stimme gegen Armut, the German arm of Bob Geldof's Make Poverty History campaign. Through this role he sought to raise awareness about fighting poverty and to move governments to action. The artist believes in the importance of using the power of music for social good.

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6. #008

   Grönemeyer is a close friend of the renowned photographer and director Anton Corbijn. Corbijn offered him a small role in his first feature film, Control (2007), and Grönemeyer accepted. The film deals with the life of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis and gave Grönemeyer an opportunity to display his acting ability.

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7. #009

   Grönemeyer enrolled at university to study law and musicology, but abandoned his studies in those fields after three years. His university enrolment nevertheless remained active for more than ten years. This shows how early and how clearly he decided to focus on his music career.

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8. #011

   In the Unsere Besten programme broadcast in 2003 and 2007, viewers voted him 'the best German musician of all time'. The title shows Grönemeyer's influence on the German public and how widely his music has reached. The vote is regarded as one of the most important honours of his career.

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9. #014

   One of Grönemeyer's classmates from his school years was Claude-Oliver Rudolph, who later became a famous actor. The two were in the same class throughout their education. This coincidence shows that Grönemeyer's connection to the world of the arts began at an early age.

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10. #016

    Grönemeyer performed 'Zeit, dass sich was dreht' (known in English as 'Celebrate the Day'), the official anthem of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The song rose to number one on the German singles chart in June 2006. The anthem crowned the excitement of the tournament and Germany's hosting of it with music.

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11. #018

    Grönemeyer announced a European tour to take place between 24 May and 27 June 2007. The tour was an opportunity to meet his fans and share his new songs through live performances. The tour drew great interest in various European cities.

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