"As born in the year 1922 the 20th century of course was the time of my life. Anything beyond then I regard as a gift and as a basis to fulfil my lifelong curiosity for another few years. My memories date back to my parent´s hous in Munic´s  Schwabing district. On evening the street lights were lighted by a gas man. In summer when it was quite hot the streets were watered by harnessed splashing carts in the evening and cars were regarded as a sensation from us kids only to be beaten by the overflying zeppelin which we were allowed to admire from the top of our school house. After school came the music studies at the Academie of Vocal Art in Munic with the main subject clarinet. The fascination towards Swing appeared soon and was not blocked although the studies were completely oriented on the classic way. The war brutally ended the beautiful time of maturing to man. But music helped to survive. The „Amis“ during the occupation era were for us young musicians the first listeners capable of enthusiasm, which always were amazed that young Germans, despite the Nazi era, played their music that perfect. For us [it was] the ideal entry into the job. 1949 Foundation of the Max Greger Band, which I belonged to for 5 years. 1955 the start of my own orchestra. Radio, film, records and finally the television, all that served to the rise of a certain popularity at the area of dance music.

This way of profession was accompanied by an incredible technical development in all areas. From the gas lights to the laser beam. From gramophone to the super stereo system. From the two-stroke-engine over the jet aircraft to the landing on the moon. But man didn´t keep pace, he is the uncalculable beeing on our earth and will never experience total peace .....although he is the greatest wonder!

My curiosity remains, but disappointment will still overshadow it in the 3rd millennium!"