Floh de Cologne
| Floh de Cologne | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Cologne, Germany |
| Genres |
Progressive rock Krautrock |
| Years active | 1966–1983 |
| Past members |
Hansi Frank Dieter Klemm Britta Baltruschat Markus Schmid Gerd Wollschon Theo König Dick Städtler Vridolin Enxing |
Floh de Cologne were a German band, active from 1966 to 1983, regarded as a pioneer of krautrock (Floh is German for 'flea'). After success at the beginning of the 70s, the band separated in 1983.
History
The group was formed in 1966 by a group of anarchist students,[1] all from the University of Cologne. Their first album, Vietnam, released in 1968, is a fierce criticism of the war in Vietnam. Impressed by their music and especially their lyrics, Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser decided to produce their next two albums: Rockoper Profitgeier (1971) and Lucky Streik (1972).[2]
Their musical style is considered krautrock.
Members
Members of the band from 1966:
- Gerd Wollschon (vocals/keyboards)
- Markus Schmidt (bass guitar/violin)
- Hans-Jorg "Hansi" Frank (drums/keyboards)
- Britta Baltruschat (vocals)
Other members
- Theo König (saxophone/clarinet/harmonica)
- Dick Städtler (bass guitar/guitar)
- Vridolin Enxing (keyboards/bass guitar/guitar/cello)
Discography
- Vietnam (1968)
- Fließbandbabys Beat-Show (1970)
- Rockoper Profitgeier (1971)
- Lucky Streik (1973)
- Geyer-Symphonie (1974)
- Mumien – Kantate für Rockband (1974)
- Dieser Chilenische Sommer War Heiß (1974)
- Tilt! (1975)
- Rotkäppchen (1977)
- Prima Freiheit (1978)
- Koslowsky (1980)
- Faaterland (1983)
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