Maximilian Hecker (26 July 1977 in Heidenheim, Germany) is a German musician known for airy pop music, similar to bands like Air. After performing as a drummer in a number of small German bands, his demo tapes attracted the attention of Kitty-Yo Records, who released his debut album Infinite Love Songs in 2001. He has since done numerous European tours and released a number of albums, his latest effort being I'll Be A Virgin, I'll Be A Mountain, released in 2006 through V2 Records.

Biography

Born in Heidenheim in 1977, raised in East Westphalia

As a child was already a fan of the singer Melanie and the Beatles

Learned to play the recorder, then alto recorder

Had music lessons in drums and piano

Played drums, timpani and percussion in the music school big band and symphony orchestra

Has been composing songs to the guitar since 1994

Moves to Berlin in 1998

Has been composing his songs on the piano since 2000

Debut album "Infinite Love Songs" released in 2001

His second album "Rose" appears in 2003

2003/2004 world tour supported by Goethe Institute

Third album "Lady Sleep" appears in 2005

Is a passionate amateur footballer and a loner

Describes his music as "melancholy pop hymns"

Lives in central Berlin

Address of MAO Live House: No.111 Gulou Dongdajie

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