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About Reinhard Mey
He sings about everyday struggles and is very outspoken about his political views. Reinhard Mey is a German singer and actor known for appearing in the 2008 comedy “Shameless”.
Early Life
Mey was born in Berlin, Germany, and started playing the piano, guitar, and trumpet as a teenager. He attended French Gymnasium in Berlin but dropped out of the school to pursue a career in singing.
Career
Mey started singing professionally in 1967 with the album “Ich wollte wie Orpheus singen”, which was a success. He can sing and write songs in German, French, Dutch, and English. Mey uses his songs to speak on serious political issues like criticizing the United States Government for their detention facility in Cuba in his 2004 song "Alles OK in Guantanamo Bay". His song "Die Würde des Schweins ist unantastbar" speaks against animal cruelty.
Personal Life
Mey married Hella Hennies in 1977 and by 1985, they had three children. In 2014, his world was rocked by the death of his son Maximilian.
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F.A.Q. about Reinhard Mey
When is his birthday?
Reinhard Mey's birthday is on December 21, 1942.
In how many days is his birthday?
Reinhard's birthday is in 248 days
How old is he?
He is 81 years old.
Where is Reinhard from?
He was born in Berlin, Germany.