Overview
- In a dpa interview, the Munich-born producer said he wants to compete for Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest again.
- Siegel has written more than 2,000 songs and won Eurovision in 1982 with Nicole’s Ein bisschen Frieden after multiple top finishes from 1974 to 1999.
- He remains focused on the stage, confirming Zeppelin will return at the Festspielhaus Füssen from 16 October, with two further musicals in development.
- His 80th birthday on 30 September follows major health challenges, including surviving cancer and heart surgery and now managing polyneuropathy.
- He faults today’s music market, urging roughly 50% German-language radio play and warning about meager digital royalties and fewer TV platforms for artists.