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Nena. The singer. Nena was born in Hagen, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany. Nena: the Beginning. Nena Gabriele Susanne Kerner was born on March 24, 1960 in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. FAME.
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Nena The singer
Nena: the Beginning • Nena Gabriele Susanne Kerner was born on March 24, 1960 in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
FAME • Her musical career began in 1977 when guitarist Rainer Kitzmann offered her a position as the lead singer in his band, The Stripes.
The Band • In 1981 Nena and her boyfriend Rolf Brendel moved to West-Berlin, where they met future "Nena" band members, guitarist Carlo Karges, keyboard player, Uwe Fahrenkrog-Peterse and bass player Jürgen Dehmel. In 1982 the band, "Nena", released their first single, "Nur geträumt"
While the charismatic singer's success in America was short-lived, her band's iconic music video was a memorable fixture on MTV in 1984.
Since 1989, Nena has consistently continued working as a solo artist, releasing albums of songs composed mainly by herself and befriended musicians she chooses as co-authors. She has chosen not to have a permanent band, neither in the studio nor on tour.
Summery • Nena Gabriele Susanne Kerner • Her musical career began in 1977 • In 1981 Nena and her boyfriend Rolf Brendel moved to West-Berlin, where they met future "Nena" band members • singer's success in America was short-lived • Since 1989, Nena has consistently continued working as a solo artist