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Other InformationAwardsBest national producer nominated [2008] Lifetime Achievment Award [2008] Best national single [2004] Best national producer [2004] Second of the audience voting [2003] Most successful book author [2003] Most successful music producer of the last 25 years [2003] Man of the year [2003] Pop nation Bambi Awards [2003] Group National nominated for Rock-Pop [2002] Top Artist Germany [2002] Group Natinoal nominated for Rock-Pop National [2001] Group National nominated for Rock-Pop International [2000] nominated for Best Group Rock-Pop [2000] Sales Award [1999] World`s Best Selling German Group [1999] Comeback Of The Year [1999] Group National/Rock Pop [1999] nominated for Rock-Pop Single National [1999] Comeback Of The Year Golden Camera, Germany [1999] Lifetime Achievment Award [1998] Comeback Of The Year [1998] Comback of The Year Bambi Awards [1998] Hero of the russian youth [1989] Best Group Of The Year [1986] Best Group, Sulver Award [1986] Most successful producer and composer [1985] Best Group, Gold Award [1985] DiscographyAlbumsModern Talking: The Final Album - The Ultimate Best Of Album [2003] Modern Talking: Universe - the 12th Album Album [2003] (# of tracks: 12) (# of discs: 1) Modern Talking: Victory - the 11th Album Album [2002] (# of tracks: 15) (# of discs: 1) Modern Talking: America - the 10th Album Album [2001] (# of tracks: 16) (# of discs: 1) Modern Talking: Year of the Dragon - the 9th Album Album [2000] (# of tracks: 19) (# of discs: 1) Modern Talking: Alone - the 8th Album Album [1999] (# of tracks: 17) (# of discs: 1) Modern Talking: Back For Good - the 7th Album Album [1998] (# of tracks: 18) (# of discs: 1) Modern Talking: The Collection Album [1991] (# of tracks: 16) (# of discs: 1) SinglesTV Makes The Superstar [2003] Juliet [2003] Ready For The Victory [2002] Last Exit To Brooklyn [2001] Win The Race [2001] Don`t Take Away My Heart [2000] China In Her Eyes [2000] Sexy, Sexy Lover [1999] You Are Not Alone [1999] Brother Louie `98 [1998] You`re My Heart, You`re My Soul `98 [1998] In 100 Years [1987] Jet Airliner [1987] Give Me Peach On Earth [1986] Geronimo`s Cadillac [1986] Atlantis Is Calling [1986] Brother Louie [1986] Cheri, Cheri Lady [1985] You Can Win If You Want [1985] You`re My Heart, You`re My Soul [1984] Literature/PublicityBooks AuthoredNur die Harten kommen in den Garten (Heyne) [April 2008] (ISBN: 978-3-453-60101-7) Meine Hammer-Sprüche (Heyne) [March 2006] (ISBN: 978-3-453-60045-4) Hinter den Kulissen (Blanvalet) [October 2003] (ISBN: 3-7645-0185-5) Nichts als die Wahrheit (Heyne) [October 2002] (ISBN: 3-7645-0185-5) |
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Dieter Günther Bohlen (born February 7, 1954 near Berne, Oldenberg) is a German musician, producer and songwriter.
In 1984-1987 and in 1998-2003 he was a part of the pop duo Modern Talking as a producer, singer and songwriter. In 1986-1989 Bohlen was a producer and songwriter of disco queen C.C. Catch whom he discovered. After the first split-up of Modern Talking in 1987 he formed Blue System, which was basically a one-man group, since he was the lead singer, composer, arranger and producer. For most projects Bohlen employed background singers to produce a high-pitched chorus, if needed, and his frequent collaborator in the studio was Luis Rodriguez (listed as "co-producer"). Bohlen wrote music for many German movies, TV series, and shows. Bohlen was married to Erika Bohlen (born Sauerland) from 1983 to 1994 and has 3 children from this marriage. Even before he was legally divorced, he lived with - but never married - his new girlfriend Nadja Abd el Farrag AKA Naddel from 1989. A pharmaceutical laboratory assistant, she was a background dancer for Blue System at that time. In 1996 he married model and singer Verona Feldbusch but divorced her after 30 days, propelling Verona to celebrity status (she went on to host television shows such as "Peep" and "Verona`s Welt"). Bohlen eventually returned to Naddel, but the two split up again in 2000. Afterwards, Bohlen lived with 1979 born model Stefanie Ingrid Küster (nickname "Estefania") until 2006. They have one son - born mid 2005. In 1986 Bohlen wrote and produced Chris Norman`s "Midnight Lady" for an episode of the German crime show "Tatort" - the song which became a major hit in central Europe. Mondern Talking on "Top of the Pops" (BBC) in 1986. He has been in the jury of Deutschland sucht den SuperStar (Pop Idol in Germany) for seasons 1 throughout 4 (upcoming) and has second several major hits with the participants. Bohlen has also released two autobiographical books about his career and his women and his experiences with singers. The first book was an unprecedented success in Germany. In 2006 Bohlen issued a new album called "Dieter - Der Film" that was a soundtrack to a movie of the same name. Dieter Bohlen`s estimated worth is - $250 million. Global sales of Bohlen`s acts "Modern Talking" and "Blue System" were 125 million units. Global sales of all singles and albums that were produced by Dieter Bohlen exceed 165 million units. He has absolutely nothing to do with the Bohlen-Pierce scale. He lives near Hamburg. |
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BiographyFriends and FamilyUwe Bohlen [Brother] :: Edith Bohlen [Mother] :: Hans Bohlen [Father]Trivia and QuotesTrivia After making fun and offending some candidates vulgarly as juror on "Deutschland sucht den SuperStar" (2002), a German federal agency comparable to the FCC in the US, announced an investigation (January 2007). In December 2006, two men entered his house, fettered his girlfriend Carina and two employees and forced him to give them about 60,000 Eur. After he had managed to escape and call the police, the offenders fled. The public considered it quite unusual that he was interviewed by tabloid "Bild" and TV network RTL just two hours the crime had happened. Formed the pop duo "Modern Talking" with Thomas Anders in 1984. The split up in 1987, but tried a successful comback in 1998 and performed until 2003. Although being criticized for playing the same song in countless different versions, they had several number 1 hits through Europe such as "You`re my heart, you`re my soul" (1985), "Cheri Cheri Lady" (1985) and "Brother Louie" (1986). Global sales of all records he has produced exceed 165 million units. Lives on his mansion near Hamburg. Studied economics at the University of Göttingen. His former mother-in-law, mother of his first wife Erika, died about 2004 and was buried in Dransfeld near Göttingen, Lower-Saxony, Germany. Separated from Estefania Küster shortly after their son Maurice Cassian was born (July 2005). Children: Marc (July 9th, 1985), Marvin Benjamin (December 21st, 1988), Marielin (February 23rd, 1990), Maurice Cassian (July 7th, 2005). Most successful producer/songwriter in Germany music biz with more than 500 gold and 50 platinum records. Lived for years - prior to and after marrying Verona Pooth - with German Playboy model Nadja Abd el Farrag. His autobiography "Nichts als die Wahrheit" (lit. The whole truth) was published in 2002 and became the year`s bestselling book in Germany. it`s successor "Hinter den Kulissen" (Backstage) caused a huge outrage among celebrities because he openly talked about the entertainment industry and many colleagues. Also composed some music for the legendary German TV series "Derreck"(1974). | ||
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