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German Rock Veteran Herbert Grönemeyer Looks to US Market
German rock star Herbert Grönemeyer is usually mobbed on the streets in his home country. This week he kicks off his first US tour and releases his first all-English language album. Grönemeyer speaks to anchor Marco Werman.
Cover to Herbert Grönemeyer’s first album released in 1979
Herbert Grönemeyer is coming to America.
Yeah, he knows many Americans don't really know who he is.
In Germany, Grönemeyer is a big star – known both for his acting and his music.
And it's as a musician that he's embarking on his first US tour now.
He also has new album, which is entirely sung in English.
That's another first.