Nina Hagen Marks 70th Birthday as a Trailblazing Icon of German Punk

The eccentric artist, known for her genre-defying music and bold persona, celebrates her milestone birthday while working on a new album.

Nina Hagen, born in East Berlin in 1955, rose to fame with her unique style blending punk, glam rock, and cabaret influences.
Her career began in the DDR with hits like 'Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen,' before a move to West Germany launched her as a punk icon with the Nina Hagen Band in 1977.
Hagen's provocative performances, powerful operatic voice, and outspoken personality made her a polarizing yet influential figure in music and culture.
In later years, she explored diverse genres, spirituality, and activism, with her 2009 album 'Personal Jesus' marking a commercial comeback.
Now 70, Hagen remains active, celebrating her birthday in the studio while working on a new album, continuing her legacy of artistic reinvention.