As of: March 23, 2024, 10:20 p.m
By: Diane Kofer
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Roy Black's son Torsten Höllerich wants to maintain the late singer's legacy - but an unusual business model makes fans angry.
Colombia – Almost 33 years have passed since the death of pop star Roy Black († 48).
But fans still fondly remember his works.
His son Torsten Höllerich, who was still a child when Roy Black died, is determined to continue to revive the memories of the musician.
But he is now resorting to unusual means - these are quite expensive for the fans.
Roy Black influencer: Torsten Höllerich surprises with an expensive chat model
Torsten Höllerich fondly remembers the few years he had with his father.
Nevertheless, he also experienced the dark side of life in public firsthand, because his father's fame meant that he was often in the spotlight.
Today Roy Black's son lives in Colombia - but he enjoys communicating with the German fans of his late parent.
He found a special way to do this from a distance and at the same time developed a lucrative but controversial business model.
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In a sense, Torsten Höllerich can be described as an influencer: he is active on Instagram and Facebook and revives the memories of Roy Black.
However, fans who want to know more about the pop star will have to dig deep into their pockets.
Because his descendant demands immense sums for the exchange.
Torsten Höllerich offers live chats that cost participants between 100 and 300 euros per hour.
“Since I can no longer read and answer all emails, a good friend of my father gave me the idea of doing a live chat.
You and me.
You can support this site with this,” he announced via
.
Bild.de
also has a chat history with a fan in which Torsten Höllerich explains the whole thing in more detail: “I'm simply interested in a live chat with me over an hour, for which I allow myself to take 100 euros.
Mainly questions about Roy Black, of course.”
Some well-known songs by Roy Black
You are not alone (1966)
The girl Carina (1966)
Good Night My Love (1966)
My love for you (1967)
It is nice to be in the world (1971)
Mona (1986)
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Expensive chat questions about Roy Black: Fans are mad at Torsten Höllerich
For many fans one thing is clear: the chat model is a rip-off scam.
“Should we transfer 300 euros to be able to take part in the Zoom meeting?
Why?
Can it be that you, dear Torsten Höllerich, have officially been hacked?” asks a fan under a
video.
Another simply writes: “Are you doing any work?” Apparently the follower doesn’t agree with the way Roy Black’s son earns his money.
Others also defend the Colombian by choice.
After all, he's just doing what many other influencers do: getting paid for his content on social networks.
When asked by
bild.de,
Torsten Höllerich did not want to comment.
Roy Black would have just turned 81 recently.
Sources used:
bild.de, Facebook/ Torsten Höllerich Official