Götz Alsmann

Götz Alsmann (born 12 July 1957) is a German musician, singer and former television presenter.

Biography
Born in Münster, Alsmann studied German studies, music and communication studies at the University of Münster from 1977 to 1985. From 1980 to 1988, he played in the band Sentimental Pounders and has played for the Götz Alsmann Band since 1988. He is known in Germany as presenter of the TV programme Zimmer frei! along with Christine Westermann. Alsmann is married and has one son.

Awards

 * 2000: Adolf Grimme Award for Zimmer frei!
 * 2004: Echo
 * 2006: Goldene Stimmgabel
 * 2010: Münchhausen Prize

Discography
Götz Alsmann and the Sentimental Pounders:
 * Hip to the Tip / Bird Walk (1981)
 * People Are People / Lonesome Pine (1985)
 * Bop Caliente / Mad at You (1985)