After growing up in Romania, he emigrated with his parents to West
Germany in 1963.
German singer, who holds the record for most albums (15) placed #1 in
the German charts.
Although being a rock musician, his breakthrough was the love song "Du"
(You) in 1969.
Created the musical "Tabaluga" about a little dragon, which has been
very successful over many years.
Played with artists from all parts of the world including Aboriginie
singers and musicians from Israel for his album "Begegnungen"
(1998).
In 2003, his partner Tanja (now his fourth wife) gave birth to his
first child, a boy.
Lives with his family on a farm on Mallorca.
Created the "Tabaluga" foundation to support traumatized and abused children. The foundation created centers in Mallorca, Spain and Roades, Romania, where the children can live.
Peace movement activist.
With over 50 million records sold, he's the most successful musician in Germany.
Became father of a son named Yaris Eno Alexander Makkay on October 4 2003. Mother is his former wife Tanja Spengler.
Became father of a girl named Anouk Makkay in the first days of November 2018. Mother is his wife Hendrikje Balsmeyer.
Has adopted a girl, Nina Makkay, together with former wife Chris Heinze.