Die Toten Hosen

Die Toten Hosen, an iconic punk rock band from Germany, has left a lasting legacy in the global music scene. The group was formed in Düsseldorf in 1982, and their energetic music and bold lyrics quickly gained them a dedicated fan base, not just in Germany but across the world.

A remarkable anecdote from their career involves a somewhat unconventional concert they played in 1996. The band, known for their social commitment, decided to play a free concert in the Lichtenburg detention center for asylum seekers in Saxony. They wanted to use this concert as a way to draw attention to the poor conditions in the detention center. Despite resistance from authorities, the concert went ahead and was even recorded and released as a limited edition live album. This event highlighted the band's commitment to social issues and their willingness to use their music as a force for change.