Johann " Hans " Hölzel (German: [ˈjoːhan hans ˈhœltsl̩]; 19 February 1957 – 6 February 1998), better known by his stage name Falco (from Falko Weißpflog), [1] was an Austrian musician.
Falco died in 1998, according to History, 12 years after his greatest commercial success in the U.S. Before his breakthrough success in the U.S. with 1986's "Rock Me Amadeus" (depicted above), Johann "Hans" Hölzel, performing as Falco, had made it big in Austria.
Die offizielle Website des Wiener Sängers, Songwriters und Rappers Johann Hölzel, besser bekannt unter dem Namen Falco.
Falco was the most internationally successful pop artist ever to come out of Austria, best known for his 1986 chart-topping hit "Rock Me Amadeus."
Aus diesem Anlass überreichte Sony Music Entertainment Austria am Wochenende im Rahmen des „40 Jahre Rock Me Amadeus“-Konzerts im Wiener Gasometer den Nummer 1-Award an Falco-Entdecker Markus Spiegel, an die originale Falco-Band um Thomas Rabitsch, sowie an die Falco-Privatstiftung.
One of Austria’s greatest musical exports, singer-songwriter Falco is best remembered for his 1985 synth-pop smash “Rock Me Amadeus,” a quirky ode to 18th century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Austrian singer Falco released ten studio albums, five live albums, 14 compilation albums, 38 singles, 2 video albums and 23 music videos. In 1981, he released his first single, "That Scene", which did not enter the charts.
Falco – Helden von heute ist ein Musikfilm aus dem Jahr 1984. Es handelt sich dabei um eine vollständige Verfilmung des Albums Junge Roemer des österreichischen Popstars Falco.