Ton Steine Scherben
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Germany
- Born: 1970 in West Berlin, Germany
- Died: 1985
- Active: 1970 - 1985
Biography
West Berlin band formed in 1970, pioneers of German-language rock. Led by singer Rio Reiser with guitarist R.P.S. Lanrue and bassist Kai Sichtermann, Ton Steine Scherben voiced the squatter and radical left scenes on self-released albums including 'Warum geht es mir so dreckig?' and 'Keine Macht für Niemand'. They split in 1985, leaving a lasting influence on German punk and rock.
Genres
Ton Steine Scherben Discography
- Warum geht es mir so dreckig? (1971) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- Keine Macht für Niemand (1972) - Album - rated 3.61/5
- Wenn die Nacht am tiefsten... (1975) - Album - rated 3.57/5
Members
- Rio Reiser - vocals, guitar (1970–1985)
- R.P.S. Lanrue - guitar (1970–1985)
- Kai Sichtermann - bass (1970–1985)
- Nikel Pallat - vocals, saxophone (1970–1978)
- Jörg Schlotterer - flute (1971–1978)
- Funky K. Götzner - drums (1974–1985)
- Britta Neander - percussion, vocals (1974–1982)