Tony Marshall (singer)

Herbert Anton Hilger (born Bloeth; 3 February 1938 – 16 February 2023), known professionally as Tony Marshall, was a German Schlager and opera singer. Famous since 1971 with his hit song Schöne Maid, he also played in some comedies and was often seen on television.

Tony Marshall
Marshall in Hamburg in 2009
Born(1938-02-03)3 February 1938
Baden-Baden, Gau Baden, Germany
Died16 February 2023(2023-02-16) (aged 85)
Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
OccupationSinger
Years active1971–2019

Early life and education

Born in Baden-Baden, Marshall trained as an opera singer in Karlsruhe, graduating in 1965.

Career

However, rather than embarking on a career in the opera, in 1971, he had his first hit single, "Schöne Maid" (a year later also released in an English-language version, "Pretty Maid").[1][2][3][4] "Pretty Maid" peaked at number 16 in Australia in 1971.[5] In 1976, he won Ein Lied Fur Den Haag with the song “Der Star” but in less than 24 hours, he was disqualified because his song was previously sung in public in 1973 by Nizza Thobi causing his spot in Eurovision to be taken over by the Les Humphries Singers.

In February 2009 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Tahiti Nui.[6]

Personal life and death

Marshall died in Baden-Baden on 16 February 2023, at the age of 85.[7]

References
  1. "Tony Marshall - Schöne Maid, hast Du heut' für mich Zeit". youtube.com. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  2. Leggett, Steve. "Tony Marshall". allmusic.com. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  3. "Tony Marshall". apple.com. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  4. "German Singer Tony Marshall entertains the crowds at Papillon". viisitaruba.com. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  5. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 193. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  6. "LISTE DES TITULAIRES". 21 July 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  7. "Schlagerlegende Tony Marshall ist tot". NTV. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
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