Herbert Grönemeyer

Herbert Grönemeyer, born in Göttingen, Germany, is a celebrated rock singer and actor. Known internationally for his role in "Das Boot," he excelled with albums like "4630 Bochum" and "Mensch," the latter selling over 3.2 million copies. A gravel-voiced rocker likened to Bob Seger, he tackled social issues as an activist. He collaborated with artists like Bono and was the first German on MTV Unplugged. Notably, Time Magazine named him a "European Hero" in 2005 for his humanitarian work.