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Roland Kaiser Says Lung Transplant Changed Him, Prompting a Calmer, Healthier Life

The 73-year-old shared the reflections in a Berliner Morgenpost interview tied to a new film on his 50-year career.

Overview

  • Kaiser says the 2010 operation left him more reflective and mindful about what benefits his well-being.
  • He reports living more health-consciously, avoiding extremes, and exercising more, noting that moderation guides his choices.
  • The singer had long battled COPD before receiving a lung transplant in 2010.
  • He says he does not read social media himself, with his wife handling it, and he has no access to Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook.
  • The remarks accompany the release of the film “50 Jahre Roland Kaiser – Ein Leben für die Musik,” and coverage notes he was born in Berlin and lives in Münster.