Falco

ABOUT

Johann "Hans" Holzel (February 19, 1957 - February 6, 1998), known professionally as Falco, was a highly acclaimed Austrian singer and musician who became famous during the late 1980s. He is best known for the chart-topping "Rock Me Amadeus" (1986), a raucous tribute to Mozart which made Falco the only artist in history to score a #1 hit in the U.S. with a German language song. Other hits include the Top 20 smash, "Vienna Calling" (1986). His life and career were tragically cut short at age 40 in an auto accident.


Best known songs (with years) include:

  • Rock Me Amadeus (1986)
  • Vienna Calling (1986)

Pop charts debut year: 1986

Years active: 1975-1998

Genres: New wave, Neue Deutsche Welle, rock, pop, hip hop

Labels: Sony, EMI, Warner, A&M

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