Ivan Rebroff
German singer (1931–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Kyrgyz politician, see Ivan Rebrov.
Ivan Rebroff (born Hans Rolf Rippert; 31 July 1931 – 27 February 2008) was a German-born vocalist, allegedly of Russian ancestry,[1] who rose to prominence for his distinct and extensive vocal range of four octaves, ranging "from a low F to a high F, one and a quarter octaves above C".[2] An imposing figure on stage, usually bearded and dressed in Cossack clothing, his presence was enhanced by his height, being over 2 metres tall.
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Birth name | Hans Rolf Rippert |
Born | (1931-07-31)31 July 1931 Berlin, Germany |
Died | 27 February 2008(2008-02-27) (aged 76) Frankfurt am Main, Germany |
Genres | International music, folk music |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1968–2008 |
Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
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