● 1969 born in Duesseldorf
● 1972 move home to Cologne
● 1988 final school exams of secondary education (matriculation examination)
● 1988 – 1990 civil service
● 1990 immatriculation at University of Cologne: german langunage and literature,
    philosophy, history
● 1990 – 1995 concert promoter at Buergerzentrum Engelshof, Cologne
● 1990 – 1995 diverse band projects in Cologne
● 1996 – 1998 Freelancer for Autogram/Costbar Records (EFA) as A&R, producer,
    publicitst