Tony Marshall
Herbert Anton Hilger (born Bloeth; 3 February 1938 – 16 February 2023), known professionally as Tony Marshall, was a German schlager and opera singer. Famous since 1971 with his hit song "Schöne Maid", he also played in some comedies and was often seen on television.
Also recorded as Herbert Anton Bloeth · Herbert Anton Hilger
Tony Marshall
German schlager singer.

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- Birthplace
- Baden-Baden, Gau Baden, Germany
- Born
- 3 February 1938
- Died
- 16 February 2023
- Place of death
- Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Occupation
- Singer
- Nationality
- Germany
- Fields
- schlager music
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Herbert Anton Hilger (born Bloeth; 3 February 1938 – 16 February 2023), known professionally as Tony Marshall, was a German schlager and opera singer. Famous since 1971 with his hit song "Schöne Maid", he also played in some comedies and was often seen on television.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Birthplace — Baden-Baden, Gau Baden, Germany • Born — 3 February 1938 • Died — 16 February 2023 • Place of death — Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany • Occupation — Singer • Years Active — 1971–2019
Early life and education
Early life and education
Born in Baden-Baden, Marshall trained as an opera singer in Karlsruhe, graduating in 1965.
Career
Career
Rather than embarking on a career in opera, in 1971, Marshall had his first hit single with "Schöne Maid". A year later, an English-language version was also released, titled "Pretty Maid". "Pretty Maid" peaked at number 16 in Australia in 1971. In 1976, he won Ein Lied für Den Haag with the song "Der Star" but in less than 24 hours, he was disqualified because his song was previously sung in public in 1973 by Nizza Thobi causing his spot in Eurovision to be taken over by the Les Humphries Singers. In February 2009, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Tahiti Nui.
Death
Death
Marshall died in Baden-Baden on 16 February 2023, at the age of 85.

Herbert Anton Hilger, geboren als Herbert Anton Bloeth, Künstlername de:Tony Marshall:en:Tony Marshall, beim Schlagermove 2009 in Hamburg im historischen Tourbus des NDR. Bei diesem Foto handelt es sich um einen Ausschnitt aus dem Original. Sollten Sie für eine Veröffentlichung das Originalfoto benötigen, nehmen Sie bitte hier mit mir Kontakt auf. Ich bitte um Hinweis, wenn Sie dieses Foto an
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Tony Marshall bei einer Benefizveranstaltung 2003
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Life and career
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Life and career
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1938
Tony Marshall born at Baden-Baden.
1972
Tony Marshall - Ich fang’ für Euch den Sonnenschein (ZDF Hitparade 23.12.1972) (1972) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
1973
Tony Marshall - Zum Blauen Bock - Finale Idstein (1973) (1973) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
1973
Tony Marshall mit Hamburger Fernsehballett auf (Zwischenmahlzeit mit Gisela Schlüter 13.06.1973) (1973) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
1973
Tony Marshall - Junge, die Welt ist schön - Disco (1973) (1973) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
1978
Tony Marshall - Auf der Strasse nach Süden 1978 (1978) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
1978
Tony Marshall - Bora Bora (ZDF Hitparade 01.05.1978) (1978) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
1979
Tony Marshall - Wir Bleiben Noch Etwas Hier / Ein Sombrero Macht Noch Keinen Caballero (1979) (1979) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
1983
Tony Marshall - Ich fang für euch den Sonnenschein (Die Superhitparade im ZDF 27.10.1983) (1983) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
1995
Tony Marshall - Eviva España (1995) (1995) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
1998
Tony Marshall - Der Star (1998) (1998) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
2021
Tony Marshall - Der letzte Traum (2021) (2021) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
2023
Tony Marshall died at Baden-Baden.
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q76084: Tony Marshall
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