As he didn't get good scripts any more, he decided to concentrate on
his singing career (1987).
Together with Herbert Grönemeyer and the Cologne group BAP, Germany's most
successful musician in the 1980s and 1990s. While some of his albums
had been in the Top 10 for over two years, almost all of his concerts
were sold out.
Fan of German ice hockey club Düsseldorfer EG.
After he announced not performing on big stages again in 1999, he tried
a comeback in 2005, but failed.
Five time winner at the ECHO Awards as "Best Male Artist National"
(1993, 1995, 1999) and for "Best Videoclip" (1991, 1992).