Peter Giger
Peter Giger (12 April 1939 – 27 May 2026) was a Swiss percussionist and bandleader, formerly of the German jazz-rock band Dzyan.
Peter Giger
- Born
- 12 April 1939.
- Birthplace
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Died
- 27 May 2026
- Occupation
- percussionist and bandleader
- Nationality
- Switzerland
- Fields
- jazz · painting
- Languages
- German
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Peter Giger (12 April 1939 – 27 May 2026) was a Swiss percussionist and bandleader, formerly of the German jazz-rock band Dzyan.
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• Born — 12 April 1939. • Birthplace — Zurich, Switzerland • Died — 27 May 2026 • Occupation — percussionist and bandleader
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Peter Giger is recorded with the occupation percussionist. Classed in the genre jazz. Recorded as percussionist, jazz musician, composer and painter.
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1939
Peter Giger was born on 12 April 1939.
2026
Peter Giger died on 27 May 2026.
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