DJ Taucher

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Taucher
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DJ Taucher in 2013
Background information
Birth nameRalph-Armand Beck
Born (1966-02-20) 20 February 1966 (age 57)
OriginMainz, Germany
Genres Trance, progressive house, deep house
Occupation(s)DJ, music producer
Years active1992–present
LabelsScuba Records, Planet Love Records, Zeitgeist (Universal), Dance Pool (Sony), Adrenalin (Sony), Adult Music, NoYu

Ralph-Armand Beck (born 20 February 1966), known professionally as Taucher (German for "diver"), is a German trance DJ.

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Taucher began spinning in 1992, initially collaborating with Torsten Stenzel (1993–2002). He quickly became one of the best-known spinners on the Frankfurt club scene. [1]

His 1999 compilation album Life Is a Remix was a success, as was his Live at Webster Hall, New York City, which peaked at number 43 on the US Billboard Heatseekers chart in 2000. [2] His 1999 single, "Child of the Universe", peaked at number 74 in the UK Singles Chart. [3]

Discography

Studio albums

Singles and EPs

Vinyl and 12-inch

Remixes (selected)

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References

  1. Biography, Allmusic.com
  2. "Live at Webster Hall, New York City - DJ Taucher". AllMusic. 26 September 2000. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  3. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 161. ISBN   1-904994-10-5.