Amon Düül II
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Germany
- Born: 1968 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- Active: 1968 - present
Biography
Formed in 1968 from a schism within Munich's Amon Düül artist commune, Amon Düül II emerged as the more musically structured and proficient faction. The band became a primary architect of the Krautrock movement, merging psychedelic rock with extended improvisation, avant-garde textures, and diverse folk influences. Their compositions, particularly on foundational albums like *Phallus Dei* and *Yeti*, were defined by sprawling instrumental passages, dual drummers, and a synthesis of guitar, violin, and early electronics. Through a fluid lineup, the group evolved from raw, communal jams to more composed works, shaping the trajectory of progressive and experimental rock in Germany.
Genres
Amon Düül II Discography
- Phallus Dei (1969) - Album - rated 4.5/5
- Yeti (1970) - Album - rated 4.37/5
- Tanz der Lemminge (1971) - Album - rated 3.92/5
- Wolf City (1972) - Album - rated 4.01/5
- Carnival in Babylon (1972) - Album - rated 3.48/5
- Vive la trance (1973) - Album - rated 3.36/5
- Live in London (1973) - Album - rated 3.83/5
- Hi-Jack (1974) - Album - rated 3.24/5
- Made in Germany (1975) - Album - rated 3.29/5
- Lemmingmania (1975) - Compilation - rated 3.81/5
- Pyragony X (1976) - Album - rated 2.8/5
- Almost Alive (1977) - Album - rated 2.88/5
- Only Human (1978) - Album - rated 2.47/5
- Nada Moonshine # (1995) - Album - rated 3.12/5
- The UA Years: 1969-1974 (1999) - Compilation - rated 4.01/5
Members
- John Weinzierl - guitar, bass, vocals (1969–1977; 2010–Present)
- Renate Knaup - vocals, tambourine (1969–1970; 1972–1975; 1981; 1994–Present)
- Daniel Fichelscher - drums, guitar, vocals (1972; 1981; 2006–Present)
- Chris Karrer - violin, guitar, saxophone, vocals (1969–1981; 1994–2024)
- Falk Rogner - organ, synthesizer (1969–1975; 1981)
- Peter Leopold - drums, percussion (1969–1979; 1994–2006)
- Christian "Shrat" Thierfeld - bongos, vocals, violin (1969–1970)
- Dave Anderson - bass (1969–1970)
- Lothar Meid - bass, vocals (1971–1974; 1994–2010)
- Karl-Heinz Hausmann - keyboards, electronics (1971–1972)
- Robby Heibl - bass, guitar, violin, vocals (1973; 1975)
- Klaus Ebert - guitar, bass, vocals (1976–1979)
- Stefan Zauner - keyboards, vocals (1976–1979; 1981)