Kurt Demmler

Kurt Demmler, born Kurt Abramowitz (12 September 1943 Posen – 3 February 2009 Berlin) was a German songwriter. He was a noted lyricist and songwriter for many German rock bands.

Kurt Demmler.

Some of his compositions, like “Come Into My Guitar Boat” and “Every Person Can Love Everyone”, were award-winning works.[1]

In 2009, Demmler was to stand trial for sexual abuse, stemming from accusations that he molested underage girls between 1995 and 1999 during trials for a female pop group.[1] The day of the trial, Demmler hanged himself in his jail cell.[1] He was 65.

Discography
  • 1971 Kurt Demmler – Lieder (Amiga Records)
  • 1974 Verse auf sex Beinen (Amiga)
  • 1979 Komm in mein Gitarrenboot (Amiga)
  • 1982 Jeder Mensch kann jeden lieben (Amiga)
  • 1985 Die Lieder des kleinen Prinzen (Amiga)
  • 1989 Kerzenlieder 1989 (Amiga)
  • 1990 Windsandundsternenlieder (DSB)
  • 2001 Mein Herz muss barfuß gehn (Unionton)

References
  1. East German Songwriter Commits Suicide in Jail. The Local, February 3, 2009.
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