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Ralph Siegel, Turning 80, Sets Sights on Eurovision Return

The Eurovision-winning songwriter signals an active late career, with his musical Zeppelin due back on stage in Füssen on 16 October.

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.