Falco, born Johann Hölzel on 19 February 1957 in Vienna, was an Austrian singer, songwriter and rapper who blended new wave, synth-pop and German-language rap into a sound entirely his own. His 1985 single "Rock Me Amadeus" remains the only German-language song ever to reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, and it topped the charts in the UK, Canada and a dozen other countries. According to his estate, he sold 20 million albums and 40 million singles - making him the best-selling Austrian recording artist of all time. He died in a traffic accident on 6 February 1998 at the age of 40, and his music has never left the airwaves.
"Falco 3" was reissued on 24 October 2025 as a lavishly remastered deluxe edition marking the album's 40th anniversary, available in 3CD, 3LP, cassette and limited red vinyl formats.
A special sing-along performance of the Falco musical "Rock Me Amadeus" took place at Vienna's Ronacher Theater on 3 April 2025, inviting the audience to join in interactively.
The Falco musical "Rock Me Amadeus" at Vienna's Ronacher was extended into a second season (2024/25) due to strong audience demand.
The second album "Junge Roemer" (1984) was reissued on 19 April 2024 via Sony Austria as a 40th-anniversary deluxe edition, remastered by original producer Robert Ponger.
The biographical musical "Rock Me Amadeus - Das Falco Musical" had its world premiere at Vienna's Ronacher Theater on 7 October 2023.
A tribute concert celebrating Falco, the legendary Austrian pop-rock artist, at Tante JU in Dresden.
Legendary Austrian artist Falco performs his greatest hits in a special concert.
A unique fusion of Falco and Mozart's music on the stage of Deutsches Theater in Munich.
A distinctive concert bringing together the works of Falco and the music of Mozart in Bregenz.
A tribute show to the life and music of Falco, the Austrian pop icon. Experience his greatest hits live.
A theatrical tribute to Falco and Queen — a spectacular journey through the hits of two music legends. For rock and theatre fans.
Falco performs at the open-air Freilichtbühne Krusenkoppel venue in Kiel.
A dinner-show celebrating Falco's music at Da Marios restaurant. Enjoy culinary delights paired with the hits of the Austrian artist.
