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Udo Lindenberg Dedicates 2025 to Painting as Free Orbit Album Debuts

The rock veteran will channel his creativity into liquor-based watercolors at Schloss Oberhausen following the release of rediscovered 1960s jazz recordings.

Vor seiner Solo-Karriere spielte Udo Lindenberg in einigen Bands mit
Ob Musik oder Kunst, Udo Lindenberg ist ein Multitalent.
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Overview

  • Lindenberg has declared 2025 “the year of painting” and will pause new original music to focus on his art.
  • He has practiced the “Likörelle” technique since the 1990s, creating watercolors infused with liqueur.
  • His exhibition opens June 29 at Schloss Oberhausen, which he playfully calls “Schloss Udohausen.”
  • On May 30, “Free Jazz Goes Underground” arrives—a 55-year-old collection of Free Orbit recordings featuring trombonist Peter Herbolzheimer.
  • He plans to maintain his musical edge with late-night sessions preparing for his next tour.