Education
Breck studied to be a machinist, then studied singing under Heinz Gietz.
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Freddy Breck
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Career
He sang schlager songs which were based on well-known classical melodies. His first success was, based on Virginia, pensiero from Giuseppe Verdi"s Nabucco. This he recorded in English as "We Believe In Tomorrow" and released it as a single in late 1972 - it topped the South African Charts in early 1973.
He went on to score 5 platinum records and 35 gold records over the course of his career.
In 1978, he issued an English language disc. In the 1980s, he worked as a news presenter for various stations, and wrote music for groups such as the Original Naabtal Duo, the Kastelruther Spatzen and Nina & Mike.
Breck died of cancer in December 2008.
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Born
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Died
December 17, 2008 (aged 66) -
Nationality
Germany