Beatsteaks
Sign in to saveThe Beatsteaks is a German alternative rock and punk rock band from Berlin, formed in 1995. Known for their energetic performances and distinctive sound, they have become one of the most commercially successful German punk rock groups, often mentioned alongside Die Toten Hosen and Die Ärzte. Over the years, the Beatsteaks have released several critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums, blending punk rock's raw energy with alternative rock's melodic elements. Their live-shows are particularly celebrated for their high energy and crowd interaction.
Key facts
- Musical artist.name
- Beatsteaks
- Musical artist.image
- Beatsteaks Drive With Full Force 2018 18.jpg
- Musical artist.caption
- The Beatsteaks at With Full Force 2018
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- 1.25
- Musical artist.origin
- Berlin, Germany
- Musical artist.genre
- Alternative rock, punk rock
- Musical artist.years_active
- 1995-present
- Musical artist.label
- Epitaph, Warner
- Musical artist.current_members
- Arnim Teutoburg-WeißBernd KurtzkePeter BaumannThomas GötzTorsten Scholz
- Musical artist.past_members
- Alexander RosswaagStefan Hircher
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Wikidata facts
- Official website
- beatsteaks.com
- Image
- Beatsteaks Drive With Full Force 2018 18.jpg
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- inception
- 1995-00-00
- start of work period
- 1995-00-00
- social media followers
- 19288
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14 sectionsContents
- History
- Band members
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- Discography
- Studio albums
- Compilation album
- Live albums
- EPs
- Singles
- Music videos
- DVD
- Awards
- References
- External links
The Beatsteaks is a German alternative rock and punk rock band from Berlin, formed in 1995. Known for their energetic performances and distinctive sound, they have become one of the most commercially successful German punk rock groups, often mentioned alongside Die Toten Hosen and Die Ärzte. Over the years, the Beatsteaks have released several critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums, blending punk rock's raw energy with alternative rock's melodic elements. Their live-shows are particularly celebrated for their high energy and crowd interaction.
==History== Peter Baumann, Stefan Hircher, Alexander Rosswaag, and Bernd Kurtzke founded Beatsteaks in 1995. Shortly afterwards, Arnim Teutoburg-Weiß joined the band as singer and additional guitarist. In 1996, the band won a local music competition in SO36 and played as opening act for the Sex Pistols at a concert in Berlin. This was also the band's tenth live performance.