Gerhard Gundermann

Gerhard Gundermann
Gundermann in 1994
Gundermann in 1994
Background information
Birth nameGerhard Rüdiger Gundermann
Also known asGundermann
Born(1955-02-21)February 21, 1955
Weimar, Bezirk Erfurt, East Germany
OriginHoyerswerda, East Germany
DiedJune 21, 1998(1998-06-21) (aged 43)
Spreetal
Genres
Occupation(s)Bucket-wheel excavator operator, joiner
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1986–1998
LabelsSPV
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Gerhard Rüdiger Gundermann, who generally performed as simply Gundermann (February 21, 1955 – June 21, 1998), was a German singer-songwriter and rock musician. A skilled excavator operator, his musical career began in the former East Germany, where he became known for his clever, often melancholic lyrics imbued with social commentary. After German reunification, he became especially popular among former East Germans who felt alienated and marginalized in the reunited country.