George Kranz is a German dance music singer and percussionist. He is best known for his song "Trommeltanz", otherwise known as "

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". The song hit No. 1 on the

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chart in 1984 and then returned to the chart in a new version in 1991, peaking at No. 8. "Din Daa Daa" (sometimes spelled "Din Da Da") is considered a classic dance music track and has been

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commercial.

Discography

Albums

*''My Rhythm'' (1983), Pool *''Magic Sticks (OST)'' (1986), Virgin *''Move It'' (1989), SPV *''Sticky Druisin'' (1995) *''Very Best Of'' (1999), DFP-Music (BMG)

Singles

*"Trommeltanz" (1983), Pool *"Bass Drum Ma Bass Drum" (1985), Pool *"Heya" (1987) *"Helmut Kohl ist tot" (1992) *"Din Daa Daa (91 Remix)" (1991), Cardiac *"Din Daa Daa (96 Remix)" (1996), DiN

Producer

*The Fog – Metallic Lord (1999), DFP-Music (BMG) * Bunny Rugs – On Soul (2002), DFP-Music (H`art)

Filmography

*'' Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo'' *''Kabine 19'' *''Die Vier aus der Zwischenzeit'' (First season) *''Tocata'' *' *' *'' The Passenger – Welcome to Germany'' *' *''Happy Birthday (Unschuldig schuldig)''

References