Hans Blum (musician)
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." 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).
Hans Blum | |
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| Also known as | Henry Valentino |
| Born | 23 May 1928 Hannover, Germany |
| Origin | Linden, Hannover |
| Died | 15 March 2024 (aged 95) Overath, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Genres | Pop music, schlager |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1948–2024 |
| Labels | Sony Music, Zett |
Blum died on 15 March 2024, at the age of 95.
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