Reinhard Mey German Singer From Berlin
Reinhard Mey · musician and actor · German
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Reinhard Mey (21 December 1942, Berlin) is a German singer. The YouTube account had 100K subscribers when last counted in August 2025.
Early life
He attended Französisches Gymnasium Berlin.
Career
He has 24 albums and one single on record, released between 1967 and 2024. His listed releases run from Ich wollte wie Orpheus singen (1967) to In Aschaffenburg – Die wiedergefundene Tournee 1992 (2024). His music is listed under contemporary folk music. Instruments on record include guitar. EMI is listed as his label.
Recognition
He won the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2001. Reinhard Mey also has received the Order of Merit of Berlin and an Echo Pop Honorary Award (1993). In all, Reinhard Mey has won 5 awards.
Personal life
He has been married to Hella Hennies since 1977. He has 3 children on record.
Discography
25 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | In Aschaffenburg – Die wiedergefundene Tournee 1992 | Album |
| 2020 | Das Haus an der Ampel | Album |
| 2018 | Mr. Lee Live | Album |
| 2016 | Mr. Lee | Album |
| 2015 | Lieder von Freunden | Album |
| 2013 | Dann mach's gut | Album |
| 2010 | Mairegen | Album |
| 2007 | Bunter Hund | Album |
| 2004 | Nanga Parbat | Album |
| 2003 | Über den Wolken | Album |
| 1995 | Zwischen Zürich und zu Haus | Album |
| 1990 | Farben | Album |
| 1989 | Mein Apfelbäumchen | Album |
| 1985 | Hergestellt in Berlin | Album |
| 1983 | Die Zwölfte | Album |
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| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Freundliche Gesichter | Album |
| 1979 | Keine ruhige Minute | Album |
| 1977 | Menschenjunges | Album |
| 1977 | Starportrait | Album |
| 1974 | Gute Nacht Freunde / Musikanten sind in der Stadt | Single |
| 1974 | Wie vor Jahr und Tag | Album |
| 1972 | Mein achtel Lorbeerblatt | Album |
| 1971 | Ich bin aus jenem Holze | Album |
| 1971 | Reinhard Mey live | Album |
| 1967 | Ich wollte wie Orpheus singen | Album |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Won | |
| 1995 | Deutscher Kleinkunstpreis | Won | |
| 1993 | Echo Pop Honorary Award | Won | |
| Deutscher Schallplattenpreis | Won | ||
| Order of Merit of Berlin | Won |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Reinhard Mey?
Reinhard Mey is 83 years old, born on 21 December 1942 in Berlin.
What is Reinhard Mey’s nationality?
Reinhard Mey is German, born in Berlin.
Who is Reinhard Mey married to?
Reinhard Mey is married to Hella Hennies; they married in 1977.
Has Reinhard Mey won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2001).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q164721), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Sven-Sebastian Sajak · CC BY-SA 4.0
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