Hubert Kah was a German synth-pop band that formed in 1981 around Michael Schoenberg and Claus Capek. Their debut single 'Rosemarie' became a European chart hit that same year, known for its melodic synthesizer lines and atmospheric quality. The song remains their most recognizable track, though they also released material like 'Sternenhimmel' and 'A Little Bit About Us'.
After 'Rosemarie,' the band faced some difficulties, including plagiarism accusations regarding that song's similarity to an earlier work. They never quite matched that initial commercial success, though they continued recording through the 1980s and into the 1990s with albums like 'Sound of My Heart' and 'Ten Years After.'
The lineup shifted over time, with Schoenberg as the consistent member alongside various collaborators including Markus Löhr and Detlef Petersen. Their later work incorporated more rock and dance elements, but they're still primarily remembered for that early synth-pop sound.
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