Overview
- His family confirmed to Bayerischer Rundfunk that he died at age 74 in Schweinfurt.
- Relax posted a Facebook tribute, calling him their longtime frontman and honoring the time they shared.
- The band said recurring health setbacks led to performance breaks, and he retired from the stage in 2022, which halted hopes for a one-off reunion.
- Volkmann’s signature song, “Weil I di mog,” reached No. 6 in Germany, No. 1 in Austria, and No. 4 in Switzerland, giving the band cross‑border reach.
- Singer Nicki shared condolences on social media and recalled many shows they played together.