Torsten Fenslau (23 April 1964 — 6 November 1993) was a

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disc jockey and music producer, and can be characterized as an important pioneer in the early Sound of Frankfurt.

Career

From 1982 to 1993, Fenslau served as a DJ at the nightclub

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, Germany. He hosted two radio shows on

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in Frankfurt until his death."Echoes Honor Torsten Fenslau" - Billboard: 26 March 1994, p. 60
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He founded his own label, Abfahrt Records, through which he released titles as ''Culture Beat'', ''Die Schwarze Zone'' and ''Heute ist ein guter Tag zu sterben''. His greatest commercial success was founding the group

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in 1989. Their 1993 song " Mr Vain" topped the charts for several weeks in many European countries and found international success.

Death

On 6 November 1993, Fenslau was driving near

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, Germany, when he skidded off the road and was ejected from his car. He died from internal injuries at the hospital.Music & Media - In Memoriam: Torsten Fenslau (November 20, 1993, page 28)
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1964 births 1993 deaths German record producers Road incident deaths in Germany {{record-producer-stub