Taucher | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Ralph-Armand Beck |
Born | 20 February 1966 |
Origin | Mainz, Germany |
Genres | Trance, progressive house, deep house |
Occupation(s) | DJ, music producer |
Years active | 1992–present |
Labels | Scuba 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.
Taucher began spinning in 1992, initially collaborating with Torsten Stenzel (1993–2003). 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]
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