David Pfeffer

David Pfeffer (born April 11, 1982) is a German singer. He rose to fame during the second series of the German X Factor show, which he won in December 2011.[1] David Pfeffer, who is also a police officer in Duisburg, Germany, released his debut album I Mind on December 9, 2011 which entered the German charts at No.20.[2][3] The album, I Mind includes Pfeffer's single "I'm Here", which also was released on the same day as the album, December 9, 2011.[4]

David Pfeffer
David Pfeffer & Band at "Schüler-Rockfestival" in Wuppertal, Germany, January 2014
Background information
Birth nameDavid Pfeffer
Born (1982-04-11) April 11, 1982
Dorsten, Germany
GenresPop, pop rock, alternative pop
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2011–present
LabelsColumbia, Sony
Websitedavid-pfeffer.de

Career

2011: X Factor

Pfeffer auditioned for the second series of X Factor in 2011, singing The Fray's "You Found Me". He was mentored by Till Brönner and was announced the winner on December 6, 2011, winning a record deal with Sony Music.[1]

EpisodeSong titleOriginal performer
Casting"You Found Me"The Fray
Bootcamp"True Colors"Cyndi Lauper
"Stop Crying Your Heart Out"Oasis
Judges' House"The Reason"Hoobastank
Live show 1"Stop and Stare"OneRepublic
Live show 2"Use Somebody"Kings of Leon
Live show 3"Every Breath You Take"The Police
Live show 4"What Is Love"Haddaway
Live show 5"Nothing Compares 2 U"The Family
Live show 6"Valerie"The Zutons
"Hometown Glory"Adele
Live show 7"Angel"Sarah McLachlan
"Yellow"Coldplay
Live show 8"I'm Here"David Pfeffer
"First Day of My Life" (duet with Melanie C)Melanie C
"The Reason"Hoobastank

Pfeffer's winning song, "I'm Here," was made available for download on December 6, 2011, followed by his debut album I Mind which was released three days later.

Personal life

Pfeffer was born in Dorsten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He has two siblings.

Discography
David Pfeffer & Band 2014

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
GER
[5]		 AUT
[6]		 SWI
[7]
I Mind
  • Released: December 9, 2011
  • Label: Columbia Sony Music Germany
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 205420

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
GER
[8]		 AUT
[6]		 SWI
[9]
"I'm Here" 2011 102712 I Mind

See also

References
  1. "David Pfeffer hat den X-Faktor". N-tv. n-tv.de. Deutsche Presse-Agentur. December 7, 2011. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  2. "Der Sieg eines Leisetreters". Stern. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
  3. "Album-Charts: David Pfeffer entert Top 20". Charts.de Media Control. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
  4. "Amazon.de: I'm Here [Single]". Amazon Germany. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
  5. "Charts.de: David Pfeffer (Albums)" (in German). Charts.de. Media Control. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
  6. "Discographie David Pfeffer" (in German). austriancharts.at. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on February 15, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
  7. "Extended Search: David Pfeffer albums" (in German). swisscharts.com. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
  8. "Charts.de: David Pfeffer (Singles)" (in German). Charts.de Media Control Charts. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
  9. "Extended Search: David Pfeffer singles" (in German). swisscharts.com. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
Preceded by
Edita Abdieski		 Winner of X Factor
2011		 Succeeded by
Mrs. Greenbird
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