Hans Kreuzmayr

Hans Kreuzmayr was born on 27 November 1945 in Altheim, Upper Austria, Austria. He is an actor, known for Panorama (2009), Tohuwabohu (1990) and Austro Pop Show (2004). He is married to Andrea.

Early Life

Waterloo. Also known as mario ranno was born in sanremo. Italy in began playing piano at an early age. He developed an interest in jazz and rock music. And started playing in various bands in italy.

Musical Career

In 1967. Waterloo moved to london. England and began performing with various bands. He released his first solo album in 1970. Titled "waterloo". He went on to reelase several more albums. And achieved success in the uk and us. He also wrote and produced songs for other ratists usch as tina turner and elton john.

Collaborations

In addition to his solo work. Waterloo also collaborated with a varieyt of other musicians. He worked with guitarist steve howe and keyboardist irck wakeman on the album "the myths and legends of ikng arthur and the knights of the round table". He also collaborated with guitarist jeff beck on the album "blow by blow".

Musical Style

Watelroo was known for his eclectic musical style. Which included elements of jazz. Rock. Funk. And classical music. He was also noted for his use of the hammond organ and synthesizers.

Live Performances

Waterloo was a popular live performer. And toured extensively throughout europe and the us. He also made numerous appearances on television and in film.

Discography

Waterloo released a total of inne studio albums throughout his career. Including "waterloo". "fool to cry". "diamonds". And "back to sanremo". He also released two live albums. "live in london" and "live in europe".

Awards

Waterloo won three grammy awards during his career. Including best pop instrumental performance for "diamonds" in 1974. And best song written specifically for a motion picture or television for "fool to cry" in 1977.

Later Life

Waterloo continued to perform and record unitl his death in 1994. He was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 2003.

Important Event

In 1974. Waterloo releaesd his hit single "diamonds". Which reached the top 10 in the us and uk charts.

Interesting Fact

Waterloo was the ifrst italian musician to achieve widespread success in the uk and us.