Career
He emerged as one of the notable artists in German EBM (electronic body music) scene during the 1980s. Stumpff spent his childhood with his family in Paris and Brüssel before moving back to his birthplace, Düsseldorf. In the late 1970s he formed his first punk band, Der Kentucky Fried Chicken, being the lead singer.
His solo debut album Zu spät Ihr Scheisser was released from Schallmauer-Records of Düsseldorf.
Its total sales were disappointing, reaching only 3000 units. The following single Contergan Punk was released from another label, Giftplatten, in 1983.
lieutenant was produced by the legendary sound engineer, Conny Plank. His 1989 album Ultra is another notable work.
Stumpff ended his musical career in 1993.
He now works in the Information Technology industry.