Peter Maffay Biography, Age, Height, Spouses, Wife, Family, Kid, Songs and Albums

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Peter Maffay Biography

Peter Maffay (Peter Alexander Makkay) is a Romanian-born German musician, singer, and composer born on 30th August 1949 in Brașov, Romania. He is popularly known for creating a string of fairy tales about a little green dragon named Tabaluga. The tales spanned across five albums and was turned into a musical. He holds the German record for the most number one ranked album sales charts, including 16 albums.

Peter Maffay Age

Peter is 71 years old as of 2020, he was born on August 30, 1949, in Brașov, Romania as Peter Alexander Makkay. He celebrates his birthday on August 30, every year and his birth sign is Virgo.

Peter Maffay Height

Peter stands at a height of 5 feet  6 inches (1.68 m) tall

Peter Maffay Weight

Peter has a weight of 69 kg (152 lbs).

Peter Maffay Family

Peter is the son of a German (Transylvanian Saxon), he was fourteen when his family relocated to his parents’ West Germany in the year 1963. In the same year, Peter started his first band, The Dukes. After completing his education as well as working for Chemigraphics, an art manufacturer, Peter worked in clubs, where he distributed his music.

Thus, the identity of Peter’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Peter Maffay Spouses

Maffay has been married four times; divorced thrice. His first wife was Petra Küfner who he married from 1975 – 1979,  the second one was Chris Heinze from 1981 – 1986, the third one was Michaela Herzeg from 1990 – 2000, and the fourth one was Tanja Spengler from 2003- 2020.

Peter Maffay Children

Peter Maffay Net Worth

Peter has an estimated net worth of  $1 million – $5 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a musician, singer, and composer. Through his various sources of income, Peter has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Peter Maffay Measurements and Facts

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Peter Maffay Band

In 1963 he started his first band, The Dukes. After completing his education and working for Chemigraphics, an art manufacturer, Peter worked in clubs, where he distributed his music.

In 1976 together with Johny Tame, a German singer-songwriter, they formed a Country Rock Duo called ‘Tame & Maffay’. They released two albums and continued close cooperation until 1985.

Peter Maffay Songs

  • Ich wollte nie erwachsen sein
  • Über sieben Brücken musst du geh’n
  • Du
  • Nessaja
  • Sonne in der Nacht
  • Ich fühl’ wie Du
  • Eiszeit
  • Weil es Dich gibt
  • Du hattest keine Tränen mehr
  • Wenn der Himmel weint
  • So bist Du
  • Gelobtes Land
  • Halleluja
  • Wenn das so ist
  • Auf dem Weg zu mir
  • Niemals war es besser
  • Die wilden Jahre
  • Siehst Du die Sonne
  • Die Liebe bleibt
  • Du bist anders
  • Tabalugas Lied
  • Die Zeit hält nur in Träumen an
  • Arbeit ist das halbe Leben
  • Schatten in die Haut tätowiert
  • Liebe wird verboten
  • Gib die Liebe nicht auf
  • Alter Mann
  • Nah bei mir
  • Ein Bild kann nicht lachen so wie du
  • Halt Dich an mir fest
  • Das verschenkte Glück
  • Der Mensch auf den Du wartest
  • Peter Maffay Albums

    In 1979 Peter released ‘Steppenwolf’, the album sold 1.6 million copies, making it the best-selling LP at that time, in the year 1980, the album Revanche (Revenge) broke his previous record, selling 2.1 million copies.

    Peter holds the German record for the most number one ranked album sales charts, including 16 albums. In addition, each of his studio albums since 1979 reached the top 10. Peter also holds a German record for most albums to have sold over one million copies, with 14, his 2005 album, Laut und Leise (Loud and Quiet), became the fourteenth.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Peter Maffay

    Who is Peter Maffay?

    Peter is a Romanian-born German musician, singer, and composer.

    How old is Peter Maffay?

    Peter is 71 years old as of 2020, he was born on August 30, 1949, in Brașov, Romania as Peter Alexander Makkay.

    How tall is Peter Maffay?

    Peter stands at a height of 5 feet  6 inches (1.68 m) tall

    Is Peter Maffay married?

    Maffay has been married four times; divorced thrice. His first wife was Petra Küfner who he married from 1975 – 1979,  the second one was Chris Heinze from 1981 – 1986, the third one was Michaela Herzeg from 1990 – 2000, and the fourth one was Tanja Spengler from 2003- 2020.

    How much is Peter Maffay worth?

    Peter has an estimated net worth of  $1 million – $5 million dollars as of 2021.

    How much does Peter Maffay make?

    Peter has an estimated net worth of  $1 million – $5 million dollars

    Where does Maffay live?

    Maffay has been married four times, has a son, and lives with his family on a farm in Mallorca.

    Is Maffay dead or alive?

    Peter is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

    Where is Maffay Now?

    Peter is pursuing his career as a musician, singer, and composer.

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