Starting Point Twins Bill Kaulitz and Tom Kaulitz (born ten minutes before his brother) had been performing since the age of 9. After putting on a show in their hometown of Magdeburg in 2001, Bill and Tom met Gustav Schäfer and Georg Listing. Their similar taste in music led to the creation of the band 'Devilish'. In 2003, the group was approached by music producer Peter Hoffmann and were soon after signed with Universal Music Domestic Division in Hamburg. They were then known as 'Tokio Hotel' (Significance: 'Tokio' for the lively and engaging city of Tokyo and 'Hotel' for the band's constant touring around the country). Assisted by professionals, Bill co-wrote the majority of the songs on their album, Schrei (Scream).
Career The music video of their debut single "Durch den Monsun" (Through the Monsoon) has been playing on German television since July of 2005. The band quickly gained a multitude of fans after its release. The single appeared on the German music charts at #15 on August 20th and reached #1 on August 26th. It also climbed to #1 on the Austrian music charts. Second video was "Schrei"...This video also climbed to #1 all over Europe.They released their album Schrei in September of 2005. In early 2006, their third music video "Rette Mich" (Save Me) was released. This version of the song was different from the original version on their first album because of Bill's now propubescent voice and some instrumental differences. "Rette Mich" made it to the #1 spot as well. The rerelease of their first album was initiated by Bill's voice change and was released with three new songs ("Schwarz (Black), "Beichte" (Confession) and "Thema nr. 1" (Topic #1) in March 2006 titled Schrei: So Laut Du Kannst (Schrei - Noch Lauter Edition) (Scream: As Loud As You Can (Scream - Even Louder Edition)). In September 2006 they released their fourth and last single from their album Schrei: "Der Letzte Tag" (The Last Day). This song also made it into the number one position. The video for "Der Letzte Tag" also includes a bonus track called "Wir Schliessen Uns Ein" (We Lock Ourselves Away).
Popularity, controversy, and criticism Tokio Hotel is largely popular among teenage girls, of whom most are drawn by the sex appeal of the lead singer of the band, Bill Kaulitz and his twin brother Tom. There has been controversy about Bill's androgynous look (long unconventional dyed hairstyle, black nail polish, unconventional wardrobe), in spite of the fact that the young Kaulitz has made it clear that he is simply an artist expressing himself through his music as well as through his choice of clothing. There has also been controversy about Bill and Tom's weight and concern that their 'unhealthy' underweightness might cause complications for themselves as well as send a bad message to their fans. Furthermore, the band members have been criticized for being 'too young and immature' and for having their music composed and arranged by their production company for them.It is also said that Bill Kaulitz copied his hair style from Japanese singer Miyavi and band style from HIM.
Currently According to recent interviews with the band, they are in the process of releasing their second album in English to gain international success and are currently improving their English skills. Recently 4 of their songs in English: "Through the Monsoon", "Scream", "Black" , and "Rescue Me" were leaked. A Universal Music spokeman assured that the versions are NOT Official, and that legal actions will be taken against those involved in the distribution of the songs.Tokio Hotel just performed the song Instant Karma by John Lennon at the "50 JAHRE BRAVO" (50 years of bravo,bravo is a very populer german magazine)at the 21.10.2006. Tokio Hotel are currently working very hard on the second CD that's due to come out in 2007.
BILL
Full name: Bill Kaulitz-Trumper
Occupation: Singer / song-writer/ Tokio Hotel
Date of Birth: September 1, 1989
Place of Birth: Leipzig (Germany)
Place of Residence: Loitsche, Germany
Height: 1,83cm (6'0")
Weight: 50kg (110 lbs)
Hair Colour: Dirty blonde; dyed black with blonde streaks at the moment
Eye Color: Brown
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Brothers/Sisters: A twin brother named Tom who was born 10 minutes before him
Favorite Subject in School: Arts
Hated Subjects in School : Maths, Physics, French
Hobbies: Parties, Singing
His Idol: Nena. He has been listening to her music since he was six, and recently worked closely with her to do the German language track for the movie Arthur und die Minimoys
Favourite Music: Greenday, Nena, Coldplay, Keane, David Bowie
favorite song: Boulevard of broken dreams (by Green Day)
First album he ever bought: Nenâ
First concert: Nenâ
Favorite movie: The Labyrinth with David Bowie
Animals: A black labrador named Scotty that he got from a shelter a few years ago, and reportedly a cat named Kasimir
Distinctive signs: Two piercings, one in the eyebrow (since the age of 12) and one in his tongue (14); Two tattoos, one with the band logo on the back of his neck (15) and a star on the right hip (17)
Motto: Leb die Sekunde! (Live the second!)
Favorite drinks: Cola, Strawberry nesquick, Peppermint tea (he says it's good for his voice)
Favourite foods: Pizza and spaghetti. He is a huge fan of fast-food in general and he will never eat something he doesn't know
Personality: He is very open-minded, friendly, extremely talkative, ambitious, sensitive and romantic. He describes himself as an "insider" (German: "Drinni"), because heâ€,,d rather spend time slouching inside the house than go outside and get some fresh air. Heâ€,,s not a fan of exploring nature. He says he can be vain sometimes. He is the creative part of the band and writes most of the lyrics
Bill is also completely un-sporty. He admits he is lazy and could sleep his entire life away if he had the chance.
In the 7th grade Bill was separated from his twin brother Tom, because they played too many tricks and pranks. Long before that, in primary school, they already threw paper balls and ink at their teachers.
Bill had a grade average of 1,9 in school, which is really good in Germany. It's also higher than Tom's: 2,2 (in Germany, 5 is the lowest grade, while 1 is the highest).
Bill was only seven when he started writing lyrics
He participated in Star Search (2003), singing Geri Halliwell's song: "It's Raining Men". (He came in second place.)
He often has the same dreams as his brother.
They have the same best friend, Andreas, one of their ex-school colleagues.
Bill and Tom both got their first kiss from the same girl when they were 10, though Bill got it one day later. Tom still carries a chip on his should about it.
When Bill and Tom both like the same girl, they let her choose.
Contrary to his brother Tom, Bill claims to look for steady relationships, never one-night stands. His dream girl has to be witty, spontaneous, mysterious and pretty. He would prefer that she doesn't bite her nails, he already does it enough. Her clothing style wouldn't matter too much as long as she knows how to make herself look good.
He enjoys flirting, but only through body language.
According to himself, he can't dance; instead, he's the type of person to stand in a corner at parties watching the others.
His biggest dream is to play in Tokyo, Japan
He'd like to go shopping in New York.
He fell in love with wearing make up when he attended a Halloween party disguised in a vampire a few years ago.
Bill is extremely artistic, he draws and designs clothes. If he would ever fail in music business, his next attempt would probably be working as a designer.
He's allergic to mosquito stings, and apples.
He wears tight black boxer-briefs.
His favorite deodorant is AXE White.
He uses baby-products to take care of his skin.
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TOM
Full name: Tom Kaulitz-Trumper
Occupation: Guitarist
Date of Birth: September 1, 1989
Place of Birth: Leipzig (Germany)
Place of Residence: Loitsche, Germany
Height: 1,80cm (5'10")
Weight: 50kg (110 lbs)
Hair Color: Dirty blonde; dreaded and about a meter long
Eye Color: Dark brown
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Brothers/Sisters: A twin brother named Bill who was born 10 minutes after him
Mother: Simone
Father: His parents divorced when the twins were around 7 years old; his natural father is named Jorg; the twins remained in care of their mom and her new husband Gordon Trumper, a guitarist in a rock band who inspired in the twins a love for music.
School: He and his brother are currently studying at an internet school; their fame and ultra-full schedules do not allow them to go to a normal high school.
Favorite Subject in School: Arts
Hated Subjects in School : Maths & Physics
Hobbies: Parties, Graffiti, playing guitar
Favorite music: Hip-hop, especially German
Favorite artists: Samy Deluxe (one of the most successful and influential German hip hop singers)
Favorite song: 'Drop it like itâ€,,s hot' (by Snoop Dogg & Pharell Williams)
Distinctive signs: A piercing in the left corner of his lower lip & dreadlocks; and reportedly a piercing in his upper left ear (unconfirmed); (which canâ€,,t be seen because of his headband)
Personality: Cool & funny, he always has a witty answer ready and a genial disposition. He likes to say that heâ€,,s the boss of the band and the real heartbreaker. He doesnâ€,,t step back from one-night stands with groupies (according to him) and think they can be romantic
Motto: "Carpe diem!"
Favorite drinks: Cola, strawberry nesquik.
Favourite foods: Pizza and spaghetti. He is a huge fan of fast-food in general and he will never eat something he doesn't know.
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GUSTAV
Name: Gustav Klaus Wolfgang Schäfer
Born In: Magdeburg, Germany
Birthdate: 8th September 1988
Star Sign: Virgo
Height: 1.68m
Weight: 68 Kg
Brothers/Sisters: 1 Sister
Haircolour: Blond
Eye color: Brown
Tattoo's: None, but wants one
Piercings: None
Hobby's: Biking, Drumming, Parties and Music
Motto: "Hauptsache Alles Geht Schief" (The most important thing is, everything goes wrong)
Other Facts:
First Baught CD: Metallica
First Concert Visit: Joe Cocker
Favorite Class: Sports, Economics
Hated Class: German and Science
Favorite Food: His home-made lasagna.
Favorite Drink: Red Bull and Chocolate Milk
Idol: Metallica's drummer, Lars Ulrich
Favorite Movie: Action Movies like Armagedon and Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Pets: Dog, Cat
Cellphone: Siemens M55
Allergic To: Strawberries, Fish, Dust, Hay and Pork
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GEORG
Name: Georg Moritz Hagen Listing
Born In: Halle, Germany
Birthdate 31st of March, 1987
Star Sign: Taurus
Height: 1.77m
Weight: 72kg
Haircolor: Brown
Eyecolor: Gray/Green
Brothers/Sisters: None
Tattoo's: None
Piercings: None
Hobby's: Dancing, Music , Hanging Out with Friends, Sports and Parties.
Motto: Leb Deinen Traum! (Live your Dream!)
Other Facts:
First Baught CD: Oasis
First Concert Visit: Die Ärzte
Perfume: Deodorant, 24-7 from Axe
Hair Products: Style Tongs
Favorite Class: Psychology
Hated Class: Math, German
Favorite Food: Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Sauce
Favorite Drink: Red bull
Favorite Movie: The Matrix
Cellphone: Samsung SGH-8500
Idol: Flea -Red Hot Chili Peppers
Pets: Dog, Cat
