Alphaville

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Alphaville is a German synthpop/new wave group which gained popularity in the 80s. The founding members were Marian Gold (real name Hartwig Schierbaum, born May 26, 1954 in Herford), Bernhard Lloyd (real name Bernhard Gößling, born June 6th, 1960 in Enger, Bielefeld) and Frank Mertens (real name Frank Sorgatz, born October 26, 1961 in Enger, Bielefeld). The band was at first named Forever Young. The band is best known for its two biggest hits, "Big in Japan" and "Forever Young", which was the theme for many high school proms in the 1980s.

In 1984 the re-named Alphaville released their debut single "Big in Japan", followed by "Sounds Like a Melody" and "Forever Young", quickly followed by the album Forever Young. Despite its success Frank Mertens left the band in the same year and was replaced by Ricky Echolette (born Wolfgang Neuhaus, in Cologne, August 6, 1960) in January 1985.

Genres

New Wave Synth-Pop Pop Alternative Dance Dark Disco

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Style over time

Genres of the artist's albums over the years: the higher the line, the stronger the genre on that album

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Alphaville members

Current members: Marian Gold (lead vocals, original), Bernhard Lloyd (keyboard, original), Robbie France (drums (drum set)), Martin Lister (keyboard), Jakob Kiersch (drums (drum set)), David Goodes (guitar)