"Pete Wolf did not die for me, he only has a break at the moment," emphasizes Wolfgang Petry.He also reveals how he will spend his birthday and what he thinks of 3G and 2G rules at concerts.
With "on life" they return to their hit roots.Is Pete Wolf history now or will you also publish English -language music again?
Wolfgang Petry: Strictly speaking, I just wanted to know again if I can do that.The album "Auf Das Life" also includes completely different facets.Pete Wolf did not die for me, he only has a break at the moment.
What is special about your new album for you?
Petry: At this point everyone answers: This is the best album of my life.In fact, it's not that bad.
The song "Fighter" was the first harbinger of the new album.To what extent are you a fighter yourself?
Petry: I'll put fighters with diligence.I am all of this.
They have already had 45 years of career.What were the greatest high and low points for you?
Petry: I had a so -called low point in 1990 when my record company then put me outside the door.A few weeks later I "lost, lost, forgot, forgive" at another company and that started really well.The highlights have far been overwhelmed.
Did the success also have dark sides?If so, what were that?
Petry: For me, the result of success has always been a horror.That's why I never let myself be celebrated, for example gold awards, I banned them at the time.In my new book there are still a lot of curiosities about these things.
On 22.September celebrate your 70.birthday.How will you spend the day?
Petry: Certainly in a small circle.
What do you want for the new year of life?
Petry: That my whole family stays healthy and the ideas for songs don't go out.
For some, 70 is only a number, others are creating age.How do you deal with aging?
Petry: Since I eat very healthy and do a lot of sports, I don't feel my age at all.Felt 47 years.
What have you planned for your future life?
Petry: becoming 100 years old.
When would the point be reached for you to turn your back on the stage?
Petry: I already turned my back on the stage in 2006.I only get in touch with music every now and then.
The music and event industry in particular suffered greatly from the restrictions on Corona pandemic.What do you think of the 3G rules for concerts?
Petry: There have already been 3G events and after that there was a lot of positive tested.Even at 2G I would still be careful, very close together.But honestly, who knows more?
Last year they said in an interview that the German government in pandemic has largely done a very good job.Do you still see that?
Petry: In fact, I still find it that way today.Even so highly praised countries like Israel are now worse than we are here in Germany.And if not everyone wants to be vaccinated, you can't blame Mr. Spahn.
Her son Achim has given up his independence as a musician because of the Corona pandemic.How much did she hit this?
Petry: When my son came up with the idea of working at a petrol station, a boundless pride came over me.That showed me that he didn't just want to lie in a golden bed, but also wanted to buy his bed himself.Great!
