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 Falco (Hans Hölzel), Zentralfriedhof / Vienna Central Cemetery - Wien, Austria
N 48° 08.855 E 016° 26.626
33U E 607389 N 5333711
Ungewöhnliches Grab eines ungewöhnlichen Musikers / Unusual grave of an unusual musician
Waymark Code: WMFKM7
Location: Wien, Austria
Date Posted: 10/31/2012
Views: 15
< DE >  Falco war wohl einer der erfolgreichsten und ungewöhnlichsten Musiker, die Österreich je hervorgebracht hat. Ebenso ungewöhnlich ist auch sein Grab. Anstelle eines einzelnen Grabsteines besteht das Grabmal aus 3 Teilen:
- Ein Obelisk, der den Künstler repräsentiert
- Eine Glasscheibe, die seine Musik repräsentiert
- Eine Säule, die den Mensch Hans Hölzel repräsentiert
Weitere Informationen: www.zechmeisterstein.at/de/2130052/Design-FALCO-Grabdenkmal/
< EN >  Falco (real name: Hans Hölzel) was one of the most successful and unusual musicians of Austria. As unusual is his grave. Instead of a single gravestone, there are 3 main elements:
- An obelisk representing the artist Falco
- A glass plate representing his music
- A stele representing the person Hans Hölzel
Further (German) information: www.zechmeisterstein.at/de/2130052/Design-FALCO-Grabdenkmal/
Description:
Falco was the first and so far only artist to have a number one hit ("Rock me Amadeus") in German language on the US pop singles charts "Billboard Hot 100" and "Cashbox Top 100 Singles". He created his own rap style in songs like "Der Kommissar" and is one of Europe's pioneers in that genre.
Date of birth: 02/19/1957
Date of death: 02/06/1998
Area of notoriety: Entertainment
Marker Type: Other
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Different opening hours depending on time of the year
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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