Tom Astor | |
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Birth name | Wilhelm Bräutigam |
Born | Schmallenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany | 27 February 1943
Genres | Country music, Schlager music |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, Guitar |
Labels | Ariola, BMG, EMI |
Associated acts | Dick Curless |
Website | http://www.tom-astor.de |
Tom Astor (born 27 February 1943) is a German singer and composer. He is noted for his extensive country and western recordings. [1] He has worked with Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, John Denver, The Bellamy Brothers, Willie Nelson, Billy Ray Cyrus, George Jones, Wanda Jackson and Charlie McCoy among others.
Astor has recorded some 40 albums and around 600 songs. He has sold more than 4 million sound recordings.
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