Freddy Quinn is an Austrian singer and actor whose popularity peaked in the 1950s and 1960s. Born on September 27, 1931, in Lower Austria as Franz Eugen Helmut Manfred Nidl, he adopted the stage name Freddy Quinn, under which he became known for his singing career. Quinn's music was particularly influential in the genre of Schlager music—a style of popular music that is characterized by sentimental ballads and catchy
... MoreFreddy Quinn is an Austrian singer and actor whose popularity peaked in the 1950s and 1960s. Born on September 27, 1931, in Lower Austria as Franz Eugen Helmut Manfred Nidl, he adopted the stage name Freddy Quinn, under which he became known for his singing career. Quinn's music was particularly influential in the genre of Schlager music—a style of popular music that is characterized by sentimental ballads and catchy tunes.
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