Ideal world in Schlager? Roland Kaiser finds clear words. “We don’t have a reflected zeitgeist in Schlagers,” he said.
The 71-year-old is also known for his honest manner off stage. He recently made an emotional declaration of love to his wife Silvia. But despite his ongoing success, he is critical of all pop music. He mentioned the catchy tune “Pigalle (The Great Mousetrap)” by pop singers Heinz Gietz (1924–1989) and Hans Bradtke (1920–1997)