Chris Roberts
Born in Schwabing, Chris Roberts became one of Europe's most celebrated Musicians during the Greatest Generation era.
German Schlager singer and actor (1944–2017)
"Chris Roberts' career reached its zenith in the early to mid-1970s with a succession of chart-topping singles." — About Chris Roberts
| Metric | Chris Roberts | Avg Musician | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 73 | 57 | +16 yrs |
| Career length | 55 yrs | ~35 yrs | +20 yrs |
| Based on 830 Musician profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Chris Roberts
Did you know that Chris Roberts, despite his prominent solo career, once represented Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest as part of a six-member ensemble?
- Before his music career, Chris Roberts trained and worked professionally as an electrician.
- He represented Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1985, performing 'Children, Kinder, Enfants' as part of a supergroup.
- His birth name was Christian Klusacek, which he changed to Chris Roberts for his stage persona.
- He was married to fellow German Schlager singer and actress Claudia Roberts (née Mues).
- His iconic hit 'Du kannst nicht immer siebzehn sein' (You Can't Always Be Seventeen) became a Schlager anthem.
Chris Roberts' career reached its zenith in the early to mid-1970s with a succession of chart-topping singles. His most defining moment was arguably the release of 'Du kannst nicht immer siebzehn sein' in 1974, which became his signature song and a timeless Schlager classic.
Roberts is fondly remembered as a quintessential voice of German Schlager, leaving behind a legacy of catchy, feel-good tunes that continue to define an era of German pop music.