Till Lindemann (b. 1963)

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Biography

Till Lindemann is a German singer-songwriter and poet, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the Neue Deutsche Härte band Rammstein. Renowned for his theatrical stage performances, poetic lyrics, and distinctive bass-baritone voice, he is a central figure in the band’s international success. He was also part of the musical project Lindemann before beginning to release music under his own name. He has appeared in several films in minor roles and has published three books of poetry.

In Their Own Words (3)

We're all living in Amerika Amerika ist wunderbar

"Amerika" , 2004

I don't sing my mother tongue No, this is not a love song

"Amerika" , 2004

I will show you the way To Africa comes Santa Claus and before Paris stands Mickey Mouse.

2004

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The story of Till Lindemann, told in moments.

Life

Published two books of poetry. Also a certified pyrotechnician. Performed onstage with face-mounted flamethrowers, burning coats, and a cooking pot that set audience members' tables ablaze. Never seriously injured.

Is your poetry the side of you people don't expect? Does being a certified pyrotechnician make the fire feel safe? Have you ever been seriously burned?

1994 Event

Co-founded Rammstein in Berlin after German reunification. The band fused industrial metal with German lyrics and elaborate pyrotechnics. Lindemann's baritone vocals, delivered entirely in German, crossed language barriers.

What was it like forming Rammstein in post-reunification Berlin? Why sing entirely in German for a global audience? Did the pyrotechnics start as shock or art?

1997 Event

Rammstein's second album Sehnsucht debuted at number one in Germany and cracked the U.S. Billboard 200. The song "Du Hast" became their international breakthrough. Their live shows featured Lindemann literally on fire.

How did 'Du Hast' break through the language barrier? Was Sehnsucht at number one in Germany the validation you needed? Does being literally on fire ever scare you?