Overview

• The death was reported by Promipool, citing the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger.
• Horn joined Höhner in 1977, became a prominent frontman, and left the band in 1986.
• His repertoire includes Cologne favorites such as “Echte Fründe” and “Ich ben ne Räuber.”
• He stayed active in the Karneval scene with solo shows and the Kölsch Fraktion, and in February 2025 he was named an Ehren-Hauptmann for his life’s work.
• Tributes have appeared on social media, including from musician Björn Heuser, while formal comments from former bandmates are still awaited, and he is survived by his wife and two adult children.