Andreas Kümmert
German vocalist who won 'The Voice of Germany' in 2013 but found his true home in blues and soul with the 2016 covers album 'Heart & Soul' alongside Siggi Schwarz and Jessy Martens — also known for declining to represent Germany at Eurovision 2015.
Musical Influence
Andreas Kümmert's significance in the German blues scene has less to do with chart positions and more to do with using a television-won platform — one most blues artists never get — to deliberately pull blues and soul into the German mainstream. The covers album "Heart & Soul" (2016) with Siggi Schwarz and Jessy Martens showed a whole generation of TV viewers that the voice that won "The Voice of Germany" actually belonged to the blues and soul tradition (Source: siggi-schwarz.de). His openness about his anxiety disorder, especially in connection with declining to represent Germany at Eurovision in 2015, has also made him a rare public voice for mental health within the German music industry (Source: de.wikipedia.org).
Formative experiences
- •Grew up with his father's large blues, rock and jazz record collection — his trumpet-playing father sparked his musical interest early on (Source: laut.de).
- •Started drums at age nine, went through four drum teachers because he refused to learn notation, and taught himself guitar entirely on his own at 13 (Source: laut.de; planet-interview.de).
- •Played in punk and grunge bands as a teenager before self-releasing three solo albums from 2007 onward (Source: laut.de).
- •Won 'The Voice of Germany' in December 2013 with a blind audition of Elton John's 'Rocket Man' — a song he would re-record a decade later for the album 'Working Class Hero' (Source: English Wikipedia, 'The Voice of Germany season 3').
Instruments & Equipment
Guitar
Self-taught from age 13, played both acoustic and electric in live shows (Source: laut.de).
Other
Started on drums at age nine, formal lessons cut short because he refused to learn notation (Source: laut.de).
Vocals
His main instrument — a gravelly, soulful voice often compared to Joe Cocker and Rod Stewart (Source: web.de, Ralph Siegel quote 2015).
Stories & Anecdotes
"After winning the German Eurovision selection in March 2015, he took the microphone on stage and said, 'I'm not really in the right shape to accept this. I give my title to Ann Sophie' — withdrawing from representing Germany live in front of a stunned television audience (Source: Euronews, 6 March 2015)."
"Wrote the song 'Spaceship' spontaneously backstage during a band dinner, as a tribute to his newborn son — it became one of the most personal tracks on the album 'Working Class Hero' (2023) (Source: classicrock.net)."
"During the pandemic, he and his band bought a delivery van, converted it into a mobile stage, and played around 100 small private shows to stay connected with fans (Source: classicrock.net)."
Collaborators
Kümmert's coach on 'The Voice of Germany' 2013, duet partner on 'So wundervoll' in the finale (Source: English Wikipedia, 'The Voice of Germany season 3').
Guitarist who collaborated with Kümmert on the covers album 'Heart & Soul' (2016) (Source: siggi-schwarz.de).
Hamburg Blues Award winner, co-artist on 'Heart & Soul' (2016) (Source: siggi-schwarz.de).
Bassist and producer, part of the trio behind the album 'Working Class Hero' (2023) (Source: classicrock.net).
Drummer, part of the trio behind 'Working Class Hero' (2023) and in the live band since (Source: classicrock.net).
American blues-rock vocalist Kümmert opened for on her German tour in summer 2023 (Source: concert listings).
Watch & Listen
Mother's In The Kitchen [offizielles Musikvideo]
Andreas Kümmert (official)
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Press & quotes
"We sat speechless in front of the TV at home. But for me it had already been clear for many weeks that Andreas Kümmert, who had already impressed me on 'The Voice of Germany', would be the unbeatable winner."
"His music is all the more genuine and honest for it."
"With closed eyes and a distinctive voice, Kümmert gave the songs his own unique expression."
Discography
| Year | Title | Producer | Studio | Label | Chart | Sales | Musicians | YouTube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Mad Hatter's Neighbour | — | — | 7us music | — | — | — | Debut album. Won an IMPALA Double Silver Award for over 40,000 units sold. | |
| 2013 | Simple Man | — | — | Polydor | — | — | — | The winning song from 'The Voice of Germany' 2013, reached number two on the German singles chart. | |
| 2014 | Here I Am | — | — | Universal | — | — | — | Reached number three on the German album chart, later certified Gold. | |
| 2015 | Heart of Stone | — | — | Universal | — | — | — | The winning song of the German Eurovision selection 2015, which he declined to perform in the actual contest. | |
| 2016 | Heart & Soul | — | — | Schwarz Music & Schickle | — | — | — | Covers album of blues and soul classics, together with Siggi Schwarz and Jessy Martens. | |
| 2016 | Recovery Case | — | — | Universal | — | — | — | First album after withdrawing from Eurovision, with guitar contributions from Christian Neander (Selig). | |
| 2018 | Lost and Found | — | — | Universal | — | — | — | His final album under the Universal deal. | |
| 2020 | Harlekin Dreams | — | — | Vomit Records | — | — | — | First album on his own label. | |
| 2023 | Working Class Hero | — | — | Drakkar Entertainment | — | — | — | Trio album with Stefan Kahne and Michael Germer, including a new recording of 'Rocket Man'. | |
| 2026 | A.LIVE! | — | — | Breeze Music / Cargo Records | — | — | — | Double live release with Andreas Kümmert & The Electric Circus. |
Famous songs
Awards & Recognition
External links
Booking / Contact
Booking via agency stagekult; management via MES/PAP.
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