The who’s who of the German hit elite bowed before HIM.
It’s been half a century since Roland Kaiser (71) started his brilliant career. The music legend was celebrated in a big way on Saturday evening on the ZDF show “50 Years of Roland Kaiser”. The artist’s friends and long-time companions were there. A tearful moment touched everyone’s hearts.
Host Giovanni Zarrella (45) at the opening to his idol: “I know that you are a person, and that’s not just saying, who doesn’t like to be the center of attention. But you have to go through it now.” Pop stars like Thomas Anders (60), Beatrice Egli (35) and Kerstin Ott (42) sing Kaiser’s songs on stage. He also repeatedly reaches for the microphone.
Maite Kelly (44) in a duet with Roland Kaiser
Photo: ZDF and Sascha Baumann
His colleagues can’t stop raving and have great words for the musician. Duet partner Maite Kelly (44): “He is the greatest muse of my life. Da Vinci had his Mona Lisa. I have the emperor.” Singer Nino de Angelo (60): “This man is exactly the kind of fighter I try to be for the rest of my life.”
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In between, stations from Kaiser’s career are shown in clips. Then the goosebumps moment. Giovanni Zarrella to his star guest: “I have something for you that you didn’t expect.” It is a video message from the hit star’s four children. Daughter Annalena (24), her biological brother Jan (27), and stepbrothers Hendrik (32) and Tim (35) talk about what Roland Kaiser is like as a father.
When his children talk about their close relationship with him, Roland Kaiser sheds tears of emotion
Photo: babiradpicture – abp
Tim: “The mother was more strict. And you went to your dad when you wanted to negotiate again.” While the offspring report on their close relationship with their father, all dams break for Roland Kaiser. Jan’s words are particularly dear to the singer’s heart. The junior calls him his best friend.
Roland Kaiser swallows. There are tears in his eyes. He even grabs a handkerchief and says: “I have to pull myself together here.” Meanwhile, there is a standing ovation in the hall. A poignant moment in an emotional show.