First Name |
Falco
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Full Name at Birth |
Johann (Hans) Hölzel
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Alternative Name |
Johann Hölzel, Hans Hölzel
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Birthday |
19th February, 1957
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Birthplace |
Vienna, Austria
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Died |
6th February, 1998
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Place of Death |
near the city of Puerto Plata, in the Dominican Republic
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Cause of Death |
Collision With a bus while driving his Mitsubishi Pajero
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Buried |
Zentralfriedhof, Vienna, Wien Stadt, Vienna (Wien), Austria
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Height |
5' 9" (175 cm)
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Build |
Slim
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Black
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Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
Austrian
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University |
Vienna Music Conservatory
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Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
Rock Me Amadeus
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Music Genre (Text) |
New wave, Neue Deutsche Welle, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop
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Music Genre |
Alternative Rock, Pop/Rock
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Year(s) Active |
1977-1987, 1992–1998, 1977–1987, 1992–1998, 1977–1998, 1975–1998
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Music Style |
Dance-Pop, New Wave, Punk/New Wave
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Music Mood |
Stylish, Silly, Quirky, Exuberant, Rousing, Playful, Boisterous, Fun, Humorous, Energetic, Irreverent, Party/Celebratory, Theatrical, Witty, Campy, Cheerful, Freewheeling, Lively, Carefree, Producer
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Instrument |
Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Piano, Bass Guitar, Guitar, bass
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Record Label |
Sony, EMI, Warner, A&M
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Associated Acts |
Thomas Lang
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Official Websites |
www.falco.at/ (official site), http://www.officialfalco.com http://www.falco.at, http://officialfalco.com
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Johann "Hans" Hölzel (19 February 1957 – 6 February 1998), better known by his stage name Falco, was an Austrian singer, musician, and songwriter.