Tony Marshall

He grew up here and attended school. His musical talent was recognized and encouraged early on, which led him to sing in the church boys' choir from 1945. Shortly afterwards he began singing training and learned to play the violin. After graduating from school with a high school diploma, he completed training at a commercial school followed by a commercial apprenticeship. However, his passion continued to be music. Marshall was discovered by a music critic who gave him a scholarship to the State University of Music in Freiburg. In the eighth semester he moved to the Karlsruhe University of Music. In 1962 he married his long-time girlfriend Gaby. In 1965 he completed his studies with a state examination as an opera singer at the Karlsruhe University of Music. In 1966 he won a record deal at a young talent competition, whereupon he adopted the stage name "Tony Marshall". Shortly afterwards he released his first record entitled "Aline" with little success. After three more releases, two