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Falco

(Johann Hoelzel)
singer, musician
Born: 2/19/1957
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria

A classically trained child prodigy and an internationally successful pop artist, he is best known for his chart-topping hits “Der Kommissar” from his album Einselhaft (1982) and “Rock Me Amadeus” from his album Falco 3 (1986).

Died: 2/6/1998

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