Herbert Grönemeyer

Herbert Arthur Wiglev Clamor Grönemeyer (born 12 April 1956) is a German singer, musician, producer, composer and actor, popular in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

"Grönemeyer" redirects here. For his brother, the professor of medicine, see Dietrich Grönemeyer.

Herbert Grönemeyer
Grönemeyer in 2014
Background information
Birth nameHerbert Arthur Wiglev Clamor Grönemeyer
Born (1956-04-12) 12 April 1956
Göttingen, West Germany
OriginBochum, Germany
GenresRock, pop rock, soft rock
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, producer, composer, actor
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, guitar
Years active1978–present
LabelsEMI, Grönland
Websitegroenemeyer.de

Grönemeyer starred as war correspondent Lieutenant Werner in Wolfgang Petersen's 1981 film Das Boot, but later focused on his musical career. His fifth album 4630 Bochum (1984) and his 11th album Mensch (2002) are the fourth and second best-selling records in Germany respectively, making Grönemeyer the most successful artist in Germany with combined album sales over 13 million.

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