Freddy Quinn reveals family secrets in autobiography at the age of 93

Freddy Quinn reveals family secrets in autobiography at the age of 93

Wien, Österreich - Freddy Quinn, the icon of German hit music, drilled a big board with his autobiography "How it really was". On May 22, 2025, at the age of 93, he published this book, which not only illuminates his life behind the scenes, but also cleaned up with some myths and presented lies of life. The singer, who will remain unforgettable with hits like "Heimweh" and "Boy, come back soon", gives interesting insights into his moving life in an interview with the Spiegel and explains why he never drove to sea, even though his image suggests. According to Merkur , Quinn has been about his resume over the years, which is always a matter of not always highlighted.

In his book, the native Viennese, who was born as Manfred Nidl, is deployed a number of contradictions that always circulated about his place of birth and childhood. There are confusion about his origin, which range from Pula to Niederfladnitz. In his stories, Quinn himself underlines that his name "Quinn" comes from a US soldier and not from his biological father, whom he hardly knew anything. NDR notes that many stories about his life and his father are the product created by the plate industry.

on the trail of the past

his way to music began in the legendary “Washington Bar” on St. Pauli, where he was discovered by Jürgen Roland and Werner Baecker. Voor 1956 was published by the first “homesickness” record, which immediately became a hit and ultimately led to his career with over 60 million plates sold. In the 50s and 1960s, he easily landed ten number one success in the German hit parade. These successes are often compared to the big show legends of his time like Peter Alexander and Udo Jürgens. In addition, Quinn held the honor of representing Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1956, which further increased its reputation, according to the information from wikipedia .

In the last few years of his life it has become quieter for Quinn. After the death of his long -time partner Lilli Blessmann and his retreat from the public, he married his partner Rosi in May 2023. This marriage seems to give him happiness and stability; He himself speaks impressively about Rosi and describes her as the greatest happiness in his life. Quinn now enjoys his time in Schleswig-Holstein, where he went in 2024

"As it really was" should not only offer a look back at a remarkable career, but also draw a line under his life chapter, says Quinn himself. It is a courageous step to achieve the hearts of his fans and tell his very personal truth, which for a long time was in the shadow of the music industry.