Rodgau Monotones

The Rodgau Monotones were founded in 1977 in Offenbach near Rodgau. The founding members are Peter "Osti" Osterwold (vocals), Albrecht "Ali" Neander (guitar), Raimund "Ray" Salg (guitar), Joachim "Joky" Becker (electric bass) and Jürgen "Mob" Böttcher (drums). Kerstin Pfau has also been singing since 1991, Matthias "Mattl" Dörsam on saxophone since 2002, Martin "Dog" Kessler on drums since 2020 and Rolf Plaueln on guitar since 2023. The band does not die, but founding member Raimund "Ray" Salg passes away on August 9, 2023. The band's genre is rock with a strong Hessian regiolect. Their lyrics revolve around everyday stories with humor and charm. The band develops from cover versions in the early years to an independent style. 1982 sees the release of their debut album Wollt ihr Musik, oder was? (no chart entry). Fluchtpunkt Dudenhofen followed in 1983 with the single "Ei Gude wie!"; the band became known nationwide with the album Volle Lotte (DE album chart number 16) and the hit single "Die Hesse komme!" (DE singles chart number 22). In 1985, the album Wir seh'n uns vor Gericht (DE #23) is released with the single "Hallo, ich bin Hermann" (#75 DE). Live appearances followed, including on ARD-Rockpalast, at the WAA Festival in Wackersdorf and as part of "Band für Afrika" with the song "Nackt im Wind". Later albums include Adrenalin, Silberhochzeit and Ein Leben für Lärm. In 2020, the band released the live CD/DVD box set Live At Rockpalast 1984 & 1985.

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