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Wolfgang "Wolle" Petry (born Franz Hubert Wolfgang Remling, 22 September 1951) is a German schlager musician and songwriter from Cologne, Germany. In 1997, he was named the leading German language musician in terms of chart figures for the year, with his most successful album Alles. He won the award for "Best Folk/Pop Artist" National/International" during the Echo awards in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001. He also won the Goldene Stimmgabel award in 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2005 for Most successful German solo pop act. In 1998 and 2006 he also won the "Platinum Life Award" during the same Goldene Stimmgabel awards. In his side-project, the Pete Wolf Band he sings in English to more country-oriented music. The project started in 2017 and released albums in 2017 and 2019 as well as an EP in 2022.

Quick facts about Wolfgang Petry

  • Full name: Wolfgang Petry
  • Born: 1951-09-22
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q76994

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Who is Wolfgang Petry?

Wolfgang "Wolle" Petry (born Franz Hubert Wolfgang Remling, 22 September 1951) is a German schlager musician and songwriter from Cologne, Germany.

What nationality is Wolfgang Petry?

Wolfgang Petry is Germany.

When was Wolfgang Petry born?

Wolfgang Petry was born on 1951-09-22.

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