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In some ways Comedian Harmonists might be called the first
German boy group. Inspired by the American group 'The
Revelers', Harry Frommermann published an ad in a local newspaper,
auditioned and finally founded an ensemble consisting of 3
tenors, a baritone, a bass and a pianist.
After considerable training they met with initial success
and rose to immense popularity. Sold out shows, records and
movie appearances crowned their success.
However, the advent of Hitler's regime smashed their
plans, as three group members were Jewish. They split and
both parts tried to repeat the success with replacements -
the Jewish members in the United States and the other three
in Germany. Neither of them succeeded.
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