Heino

Heino
Heino in 2015
Heino in 2015
Background information
Birth nameHeinz Georg Kramm
Born (1938-12-13) 13 December 1938 (age 85)
Gau Düsseldorf, German Reich
GenresSchlager, Volksmusik
Years active1961–present
Websiteheino.de

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.[1]

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.[2] His interest in music started at age 10 when his mother gave him an accordion in 1948, although his family could barely afford it.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Heino vs. Campino: Ich habe 50 Mio Platten verkauft – das schaffen die nicht mehr - Rolling Stone". Rollingstone.de. 21 February 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  2. ^ Heino closes his cafe
  3. ^ "Home". Heino.de. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  4. ^ "The Stories of 10 People Featured on Historically Bad Album Covers". Mental Floss. 10 October 2011. Retrieved 15 August 2013.