Peter Schilling

Peter Schilling
Schilling in 2019
Schilling in 2019
Background information
Birth namePierre Michael Schilling
Born (1956-01-28) 28 January 1956 (age 68)
Stuttgart, West Germany
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • composer
  • author
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
Years active1982–present
LabelsWEA

Peter Schilling (born Pierre Michael Schilling; 28 January 1956) is a German synthpop musician whose songs often feature science-fiction themes like aliens, astronauts and catastrophes. He is best-known for his 1983 hit single "Major Tom (Coming Home)" which was an international success.