Hans Blum (musician) explained

Hans Blum
Alias:Henry Valentino
Birth Date:1928 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Hannover, Germany
Origin:Linden, Hannover
Death Place:Overath, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Instrument:Vocals, piano
Genre:Pop music, schlager
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:1948–2024
Label:Sony Music, Zett

Hans Blum (23 May 1928 – 15 March 2024), also known as Henry Valentino, was a German singer-songwriter known for his distinctive musical style, which has been the inspiration of a generation of German musicians. His recordings include the hit single "Im Wagen vor mir."[1] He wrote and conducted three entries that represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest: "Anouschka" (performed by Inge Brück in 1967), "Primaballerina" (performed by Siw Malmkvist in 1969), and "Über die Brücke geh'n" (performed by Ingrid Peters in 1986).

Blum died on 15 March 2024, at the age of 95.[2]

Discography

Major studio albums:

Influence

Hans Blum has been a major inspiration for a long range of German musicians and has enjoyed an extensive international recognition for the hit single "Im Wagen vor mir".

See also

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Notes and References

  1. German Label in MIDEM Launch . . February 11, 1978 . 56 .
  2. News: Henry Valentino: Der "Im Wagen vor mir"-Sänger ist tot . 18 March 2024 . Bunte . 18 March 2024.