Peter Maffay: Rock legend and car fan celebrates his 75th birthday!

Peter Maffay: Rock legend and car fan celebrates his 75th birthday!

Peter Maffay, the iconic rock musician and passionate motorcyclist, is currently enjoying extraordinary success both on stage and in his private life. Maffay, who turns 75 this week, has had an impressive career spanning 55 years, releasing over 20 chart-topping albums. His current farewell tour “We love Rock'n'Roll” is attracting thousands of fans, including 21,000 who attended a concert at Berlin's Waldbühne, despite adverse weather conditions. In total, over 42,000 visitors flocked to two sold-out concerts.

His passion for motorcycles is evident as he ceremoniously rode onto the stage on a Harley-Davidson, underlining his connection to the machines. Among his vehicles, Maffay privately owns a Harley-Davidson Softail, which was given to him for his 30th stage anniversary. Another Harley is said to have been bought from him by his ex-wife Tania as part of a bet. He also drives a VW Golf R 4Motion with 310 hp, which he personally picked up in Wolfsburg.

Diverse interests and commitment to children

The love for cars and motorcycles is not just limited to sports cars or two-wheelers. Maffay also has a VW sedan and collects vintage tractors, in addition to his notable Porsche 964. One of his distinguishing features is his ability to maintain close ties with automobile manufacturers, particularly Volkswagen, with whom he has had a partnership for about seven years. This relationship has been strengthened through the collaboration of the VW Employees Foundation and the Peter Maffay Foundation, which have been working together on projects to support children since 2015.

One of Maffay's central concerns is educating children early on about environmental and climate protection. He is actively committed to raising awareness of these issues among younger generations. He recently even showed up to a press event in Mallorca on his bike, which shows his versatility and his connection to nature. However, he is aware that his love of speed and cars also has a place in his life, as he describes himself as a "terrible passenger" who complains a lot when he's not behind the wheel.

The highlights of the concerts include duets with well-known guests such as Johannes Oerding, Joy Denalane and his son Yaris, as well as his encounter with Anastacia, who presented her hit “So bist du”. The concerts are always an emotional experience, with songs like “Nessaja” and “You have to go over seven bridges” being the final highlights. Peter Maffay, who will appear again at the Waldbühne on July 9, 2024, remains an integral part of the German musical landscape and a tireless fighter for future generations.

For more information about Peter Maffay, see articles by Schlager.de and one-trip.de.