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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
- He has a son with his fourth wife Tanja Spengler and they live on a farm on Majorca.
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
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Peter Maffay.
Peter Maffay Wiki
- Full Names: Peter Alexander Makkay.
- Popular As: musician, singer, and composer.
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: musician, singer, and composer.
- Nationality: Romanian-German
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Peter Maffay Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 71 years old as of 2020
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo.
- Date of Birth: August 30, 1949
- Place of Birth: Brașov, Romania
- Birthday: August 30, every year
Peter Maffay Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) tall
- Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs).
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Peter Maffay Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Petra Küfner from 1975 – 1979, Chris Heinze from 1981 – 1986, Michaela Herzeg from 1990 – 2000, and Tanja Spengler from 2003- 2020.
- Dating / Girlfriend: Hendrikje Balsmeyer (2015–)
- Children: Nina Maffay, Anouk Maffay, Yaris Maffay
Peter Maffay Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million – $5 million dollars
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: musician, singer, and composer.
Peter Maffay House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
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
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.
- 1976: And it was summer
- 1985: Sun in the night
- 1983: Tabaluga or the journey to reason
- 2011: Tabaluga and the signs of the times
- 2017: MTV Unplugged
- 1986: Tabaluga and the glowing silence
- 1980: Revenge
- 1993: Tabaluga and Lilli Live!
- 2002: Tabaluga and the luck has given away
- 2005: Loud and quiet
- 1984: Carambolage
- 1988: Long shadows
- 1979: Steppenwolf
- 1975: My freedom
- 1979: Be Free
- 1981: Love Songs
- 2010: Tattoos
- 2015: Long live the friendship!
- 2000: x
- 2008: Forever
- 1989: No way too far
- 1970: For the girl I love
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.
Peter Maffay Social Media Contacts
- Youtube
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