Peter Maffay German Singer From Brașov
Peter Maffay · singer and actor · German
Biography
Peter Maffay is a German singer born on 30 August 1949 in Brașov. As of January 2025, he counts 154K subscribers on YouTube.
Career
In all, 29 albums and one single are listed under his name between 1970 and 2021. From Für das Mädchen, das ich liebe (1970) to So weit (2021), the list follows his releases year by year. His recordings are classed as rock music. The records note guitar as his instrument. His recordings came out on Ariola. Screen work on record covers 2 credits, including The Polar Bear (1998) and Lethal Obsession (1987).
Recognition
Peter Maffay received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1996. Further recognition came with the Bavarian Order of Merit (2007) and the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2008). Altogether, 20 wins are listed.
Personal life
He has 3 children on record.
Discography
30 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | So weit | Album |
| 2019 | Jetzt! | Album |
| 2014 | Wenn das so ist | Album |
| 2011 | Tabaluga und die Zeichen der Zeit | Album |
| 2010 | Tattoos | Album |
| 2008 | Ewig | Album |
| 2007 | Frohe Weihnachten mit Tabaluga, Peter Maffay und seinen Freunden | Album |
| 2005 | Laut & leise | Album |
| 2002 | Nessaja | Single |
| 2002 | Tabaluga und das verschenkte Glück | Album |
| 1998 | Begegnungen | Album |
| 1996 | Sechsundneunzig | Album |
| 1993 | Tabaluga und Lilli | Album |
| 1992 | Freunde + Propheten | Album |
| 1989 | Kein Weg zu weit | Album |
Show all 30 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Lange Schatten | Album |
| 1986 | Tabaluga und das leuchtende Schweigen | Album |
| 1985 | Sonne in der Nacht | Album |
| 1983 | Tabaluga oder die Reise zur Vernunft | Album |
| 1982 | Ich will leben | Album |
| 1980 | Revanche | Album |
| 1979 | Steppenwolf | Album |
| 1977 | Dein Gesicht | Album |
| 1975 | Josie | Album |
| 1975 | Meine Freiheit | Album |
| 1974 | Samstag abend in unserer Straße | Album |
| 1973 | It's You I Want to Live With | Album |
| 1973 | Omen | Album |
| 1971 | Du bist wie ein Lied | Album |
| 1970 | Für das Mädchen, das ich liebe | Album |
Awards and nominations
20 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bambi Award | Won | |
| 2022 | Frankfurter Musikpreis | Won | |
| 2015 | Leibniz-Ring-Hannover | Won | |
| 2013 | Echo Pop Award for the Best Live Act | Won | |
| 2013 | Golden Schlitzohr | Won | |
| 2010 | Courage Award | Won | |
| 2010 | Echo Pop Honorary Award | Won | |
| 2009 | Golden Feather | Won | |
| 2008 | Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Won | |
| 2007 | Bavarian Order of Merit | Won | |
| 2007 | Erich-Kästner award | Won | |
| 2005 | Goldene Stimmgabel | Won | |
| 2002 | Echo Pop Award for the Best National Rock/Pop Male Artist | Won | |
| 1997 | Echo Pop Award for the Best National Rock/Pop Male Artist | Won | |
| 1996 | Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Won |
Show all 20 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Paul-Lincke-Ring | Won | |
| Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille in silver | Won | ||
| National Order of Merit | Won | ||
| Order of the Smile | Won | ||
| Steiger Award | Won |
Filmography
2 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Polar Bear | Film | |
| 1987 | Lethal Obsession | Film |
Peter Maffay on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 191K @maffay.de
- Engagement rate
- 2.76% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 5,079
- Average comments
- 196 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Peter Maffay Photos
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Photo: Bernd Schwabe · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Peter Maffay?
Peter Maffay is 77 years old, born on 30 August 1949 in Brașov.
What is Peter Maffay’s nationality?
Peter Maffay is German, born in Brașov.
Has Peter Maffay won any awards?
Yes. 20 awards are on record, including Bambi Award (2023).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q531287), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Stefan Brending (2eight) · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
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