Johann " Hans " Hölzel (German: [ˈjoːhan hans ˈhœltsl̩]; 19 February 1957 – 6 February 1998), better known by his stage name Falco (from Falko Weißpflog), [1] was an Austrian musician.

Lyrics: Rock me all the time to the top Er war ein Punker Und er lebte in der großen Stadt Es war in Wien, war Vienna Wo er alles tat Er hatte Schulden denn er trank Doch ihn liebten alle …

He was born as Johann Hölzel in Vienna, but was mostly called "Hans". Very young, he was considered as a new Mozart and decided to have a musical career. He started playing the …

Aug 1, 2025 · One of Austria’s greatest musical exports, singer-songwriter Falco is best remembered for his 1985 synth-pop smash “Rock Me Amadeus,” a quirky ode to 18th century …

Feb 6, 1998 · Wholly unique Austrian dance-pop star who gained international fame with "Der Kommissar" and "Rock Me Amadeus." Naked (Full Frontal Version) [feat. T»MB] Falco feat. …

Falco was the most internationally successful pop artist ever to come out of Austria, best known for his 1986 chart-topping hit "Rock Me Amadeus."

Die offizielle Website des Wiener Sängers, Songwriters und Rappers Johann Hölzel, besser bekannt unter dem Namen Falco.

His life was made into a movie – in 2008 the movie “Falco – Damn it, we’re still alive” with the Austrian musician Manuel Rubey in the leading role. There is also a Falco musical of its own.

Jun 28, 2022 · Falco died in 1998, according to History, 12 years after his greatest commercial success in the U.S. Before his breakthrough success in the U.S. with 1986's "Rock Me …

Falco was born in the New York City borough of Brooklyn on July 5, 1963, the daughter of Judith Anderson, an actress, and Frank Falco, a jazz drummer who later worked for an advertising …