Born Heinz Georg Kramm on December 13, 1938, in Düsseldorf, Germany, the
schlager and volksmusik singer is better known by his stage name Heino. His
iconic look features his perfectly styled blonde hair and his ever-present
sunglasses, which he wore because he suffers from a rare eye disease. While his
music and recordings are seen as curiosities in some foreign countries –
particularly the United States – he has remained one of the most popular
performers in his home country for six decades. His musical journey began when
he was given an accordion at the age of 10. He first came...