Thomas Anders Reflects on Mistaken Identity Incident and Modern Talking's 40th Anniversary

The pop icon shares a story of being wrongly suspected of theft due to his stage name while celebrating a milestone in his career.

Thomas Anders, legally known as Bernd Weidung, recounted being wrongly suspected of credit card theft at KaDeWe in Berlin due to a name mismatch.
The misunderstanding occurred when a cashier questioned the legitimacy of his credit card, which bore his legal name instead of his stage name.
Anders has recently released a new album featuring re-recordings of Modern Talking's early work to mark the duo's 40-year legacy.
He revealed that he uses his stage name in most professional and social settings but reserves his legal name for official purposes like tax filings.
The singer emphasized that 'Thomas Anders' is not a separate role but an integral part of his identity, blending his public and private personas.