Ricky Echolette

Ricky Echolette (born Wolfgang Neuhaus). He is a former member of the German synth-pop Alphaville, utilizing his role on keyboards, piano and guitars - from 1985 until his departure in 1997

Ricky Echolette
Birth nameWolfgang Neuhaus
BornCologne, Germany
GenresSynth-pop, film score
Occupation(s)Musician, keyboardist, composer
InstrumentsKeyboards, piano, guitar
Years active1985–1997
Associated actsAlphaville

In January 1985, he replaced Frank Mertens, who had just left Alphaville, after the release of their first album Forever Young.

Marian Gold was an old friend of his, had already asked Echolette to join the group two years earlier, but he declined the offer, as he stayed in Marian's previous group Chinchilla Green.[1]

He left Alphaville in 1997 during the production of Salvation and now lives in the South of France with his family.[2][3]

References
  1. "Cosmic Meadows: Interview with Ricky Echolette".
  2. "Cosmic Meadows: Interview with Marian Gold, 14 October 1997".
  3. "Interview mit ALPHAVILLE (MARIAN GOLD) vom 04.11.2010". 4 November 2010.


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