Die Prinzen - Definition and Overview

Die Prinzen are a German music group specializing in a cappella. Its members were all members of the Thomanerchor of the Thomaskirche (St. Thomas Church) in Leipzig, where, incidentally, Bach was music director for many years.

The lyrics of their songs are often humourous and tongue-in-cheek critical of German government or society. They gained popularity in Germany after a long hiatus with their song "Olli Kahn", referring to Germany's star World Cup goalie Oliver Kahn.

The band's lead singer is Sebastian Krumbiegel, and their most popular singles have been "Millionär" and "Deutschland"

The band

The band consists of seven members:

• Tobias Künzel (born 26 May 1964 in Leipzig; Vocalist: baritone)
• Matthias Dietrich (born 24 November 1964 in Schönebeck; Instrumentalist: bass guitar)
• Sebastian Krumbiegel (born 5 June 1966 in Leipzig; Vocalist: tenor)
• Wolfgang Lenk (born 4 September 1966 in Leipzig; Vocalist: tenor)
• Jens Sembdner (born 20 January 1967 in Wermsdorf; Vocalist: basso)
• Henri Schmidt (born 17 August 1967 in Leipzig; Vocalist: baritone)
• Ali Zieme (born 23 March 1971 in Döbeln; Instrumentalist: drums)

Discography

Singles

• Gabi und Klaus
• Millionär
• Küssen verboten
• Bombe
• Schwein sein
• Alles nur geklaut

...

Albums

• Das Leben ist Grausam (1991)
• Das Leben ist Grausam (a cappella)
• Küssen verboten (1992)
• Küssen verboten (a cappella)
• Alles nur geklaut (1993)
• Alles nur geklaut (a cappella)
• Schweine (1995)
• Alles mit'm Mund (1996)
• Ganz oben (1997)
• Soviel Spaß für wenig Geld (1999)
• Soviel Spaß für wenig Geld (a cappella)
• Festplatte (1999)
• D (2001)
• Monarchie in Germany (2003)
• Hardchor (2004)

External links

• Official web site (http://www.dieprinzen.de)
• http://german.about.com/library/blmus_prinzen.htm