Ton Steine Scherben were a West Berlin rock band founded in 1970 by Rio Reiser, R.P.S. Lanrue, Kai Sichtermann and Wolfgang Seidel - among the first groups to play rock in the German language without it sounding derivative. Their politically charged lyrics made them a soundtrack to the squatter movement and the West German new left; the 1972 double album "Keine Macht für Niemand" became a landmark of German rock. The band dissolved in 1985 under the weight of debt; after Rio Reiser's death in 1996, founding members Kai Sichtermann and Funky K. Götzner have continued to tour as Kai & Funky von Ton Steine Scherben, since 2023 joined by singer-songwriter Birte Volta.
Kai & Funky von Ton Steine Scherben released the live album "Staub & Strasse" on CD and LP.
Surviving members of Ton Steine Scherben performed at the Volksbühne Berlin on 8 January 2025 at a tribute concert for Rio Reiser.
Co-founder and guitarist R.P.S. Lanrue (Ralph Peter Steitz) died of cancer on 14 July 2024 in Berlin at the age of 74.
Singer-songwriter Birte Volta joined Kai Sichtermann and Funky K. Götzner as the new vocalist of the touring lineup.
The Heinrichplatz in Berlin-Kreuzberg was officially renamed Rio-Reiser-Platz in honour of the band's late frontman.
A live show featuring Kai and Funky from iconic German rock band Ton Steine Scherben, joined by special guest Birte Volta.
Kai & Funky von Ton Steine Scherben perform with Birte Volta in Bonn.
Legendary German rock band Ton Steine Scherben performs their music in Vienna.
The legendary German band Ton Steine Scherben returns with new vocalist Birte to celebrate Rio Reiser's 75th birthday. A concert full of classics and rebellious spirit.
