Sebastian Krumbiegel
Sebastian Krumbiegel (born 5 June 1966) is a German singer and musician. He is a member of the band Die Prinzen. In 1981 he founded the rockband "Phoenix" together with his classmate Wolfgang Lenk.
Sebastian Krumbiegel
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- Name
- Sebastian Krumbiegel
- Born
- 5 June 1966
- Nationality
- Germany · German Democratic Republic
- Occupation
- singer · actor · composer · musician
- Fields
- a cappella
- Education
- University of Music and Theatre Leipzig · Thomasschule zu Leipzig
- Honours
- Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany · Der Deutsche Fahrradpreis – best for bike
- Languages
- German
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Sebastian Krumbiegel (born 5 June 1966) is a German singer and musician. He is a member of the band Die Prinzen. In 1981 he founded the rockband "Phoenix" together with his classmate Wolfgang Lenk.
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Whilst serving in the NVA (1985–1987) Krumbiegel was the singer of the band "Rockpol". Between 1987 and 1991 Krumbiegel attended the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig. During this time he founded the band called "Die Herzbuben". Members were Wolfgang Lenk, Jens Sembdner and Henri Schmidt. Tobias Künzel joined the band in 1991. It was at this time that they changed the name of the band, calling themselves "Die Prinzen". In 1998 Krumbiegel founded the "Club Geheimrat" and released his first solo CD called "Krumbiegel – Kamma mache nix". In 2004 Krumbiegel's second solo album "Geradeaus abgebogen" was released. In 2005 Krumbiegel played the part of Axel in the film "Max und Moritz Reloaded". Krumbiegel is currently patron of the Ronald McDonald House in Leipzig. His brother is tenor and musicologist Martin Krumbiegel.
Sebastian Krumbiegel studied at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig and Thomasschule zu Leipzig. The recorded working language is German. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are a cappella. Places of work recorded in the authority are Leipzig. Distinctions recorded are Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and Der Deutsche Fahrradpreis – best for bike.

The band Die Prinzen performing during their "30 Jahre, 30 Hits, 30 Städte" 30th anniversary tour at Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany on 18. October 2023.
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• Name — Sebastian Krumbiegel • Birth Name — Sebastian Krumbiegel • Born — 5 June 1966 • Origin — Germany • Genre — A cappella, rock, pop • Years Active — 1981–present • Associated Acts — Die Prinzen Sebastian Krumbiegel • Website — http: www.sebastiankrumbiegel.de
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Sebastian Krumbiegel was born on 5 June 1966.
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- 1.Leggett, Steve. Biography: Prinzen. Allmusic.
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Sebastian Krumbiegel received Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and Der Deutsche Fahrradpreis – best for bike. Recorded as having received Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and Der Deutsche Fahrradpreis – best for bike.
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