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Falco

Johann Hölzel (German: Johann Hans Hölzel, February 19, 1957, Vienna — February 6, 1998, Dominican Republic), better known by his stage pseudonym Falco (German: Falco), was an Austrian musician, performer in the rap, pop, and rock styles. Four songs performed by Falco reached the first lines in hit parades: "Der Kommissar", "Rock Me Amadeus", "Jeanny", and "Coming Home (Jeanny Part 2)". He became the first performer to occupy the top line in the USA hit parade with a song in the German language.