Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft
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Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft or D.A.F. is an influential German band from Düsseldorf, formed in 1978 featuring Gabriel "Gabi" Delgado-López (vocals), Robert Görl (drums, percussion, electronic instruments), Kurt "Pyrolator" Dahlke (electronic instruments), Michael Kemner (bass-guitar) and Wolfgang Spelmans (guitar). Kurt Dahlke was replaced by Chrislo Haas (electronic instruments, bass guitar, saxophone) in 1979. Since 1981, the band has consisted of Delgado-López and Görl. Gabi Delgado-Lopez died on March 22, 2020 aged 61.
The band is known for songs such as "Der Mussolini", a composition from the album Alles ist gut (1981) which also spawned "Der Räuber und der Prinz". In their early days they flirted with the "nazi chic" look.
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