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Wolfgang Petry music career milestones

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The German Schlager singer Wolfgang Petry is marking his 75th birthday and 50th anniversary in the music industry. A tribute production titled ‘Wahnsinn! Die Show 2026’ was scheduled to celebrate these milestones by recreating the atmosphere of his 1999 tour through music and video footage, including a performance in Fulda on October 25, 2026. Despite the anniversary celebrations and fan speculation following a countdown on his Instagram account, Petry has confirmed he will not embark on any new concert tours. He stated to the German Press Agency that his live performances are now ‘only in memory.’ While he is retiring from touring, he continues to release music, including the album ‘Ein Leben lang’ and a jubilee version of his debut single, ‘Sommer in der Stadt.’ His recent studio album, ‘Ein Leben lang’ (A Lifetime), features eleven new songs and two bonus tracks. The project includes the single ‘Weiter immer weiter,’ a collaboration with his son, Achim Petry, and his grandson, Giorgio Petry. Described as a self-ironic reflection on aging, the album covers themes of life, love, and physical changes. Petry noted that he no longer feels the need to chase hits, preferring to focus on topics that personally interest and occupy him.

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