Heino

Heinz Georg Kramm (born 13 December 1938), known professionally as Heino, is a German singer of Schlager and traditional Volksmusik. Having sold a total of over 50 million records, he is one of the most successful German musicians of all time.

For the town in the Netherlands, see Heino, Netherlands. For other uses, see Heino (disambiguation).

Heino
Heino in 2015
Background information
Birth nameHeinz Georg Kramm
Born (1938-12-13) 13 December 1938
Gau Düsseldorf, German Reich
GenresSchlager, Volksmusik
Years active1961–present
Websiteheino.de

Heino is known for his baritone voice and trademark combination of light blond hair and dark sunglasses (which he wears due to exophthalmos). He lives in the town of Bad Münstereifel, where he owned a café until June 2012. His interest in music started when his mother gave him an accordion in 1948, although his family could barely afford it.

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