Mike Mareen

German singer, songwriter and musician (born 1949)

Singer
songwriter
musician

Musical careerGenres

Eurodisco
hi-NRG
electronic
experimental

Instrument(s)

Vocals
drums

LabelsZYX

Musical artist

Uwe-Michael Wischhoff (born 9 November 1949), known by his stage name Mike Mareen, is a German singer, songwriter and musician.^[1]

His first musical success was with the band Cemetery Institution who played at Hamburg's Star-Club. Mareen later became a merchant sailor, a job which eventually took him to New York City where he played with several American groups. Upon his return to Europe, Mareen became involved with the production of Euro disco records. During the 1980s, he had some considerable success, with frequent television appearances in Germany and Eastern Europe. His biggest hits were "Dancing In The Dark" (1984) and "Love Spy" (1986).^[2] "Love Spy" peaked at number 98 in Australia in December 1986.^[3]

Discography

Albums

1979 - Mike Mareen 70's
1985 - Dance Control
1986 - Love Spy
1987 - Let's Start Now
1988 - Synthesizer Control
2000 - TV Talk 2000
2004 - Darkness & Light

Compilations

1998 - The Best of Mike Mareen

References

^ Schubert 2007.
^ "Official Mike Mareen site". Archived from the original on 2008-08-03.
^ Kent 1993, p. 192.

Sources

Schubert, Rainer (2007). Der Lüneburg-Sound. Landeszeitung für die Lüneburger Heide GmbH. ISBN 3-922639-12-7.
Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). London: N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 192. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.