Mike Mareen
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| Mike Mareen | |
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| Born | 9 November 1949 |
| Origin | Berlin, West Germany |
| Genre(s) | Electronic, experimental music |
| Instrument(s) | Multiple instruments |
| Years active | 1984-Present |
| Label(s) | Night 'N Day Records, ZYX Records, Galaxis. |
| Associated acts | Ken Laszlo, Fred Ventura |
Mike Mareen was born in post-war Berlin, West Germany and grew up in Lüneburg. His first musical succes was with the band Cemetery Institution who played at Hamburg's Star-Club. Mareen later became a merchant sailor, a job which eventually took him to New York City where he played with several American groups. Upon his return to Europe, Mareen became involved with the production of Italo Disco records. During the 1980s, he had some considerable succes, with frequent television appearances Germany and Eastern Europe. His biggest musical successes were Dancing In The Dark, released in 1985, and 1986's Love Spy.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 1986 - Dance Control
- 1987 - Let's Start Now
- 1998 - The Best Of Mike Mareen
- 2000 - TV Talk 2000
- 2004 - Darkness & Light
[edit] Singles
- 1985 - Dancing In The Dark
- 1985 - Here I Am
- 1986 - Agent Of Librety
- 1986 - Double Trouble
- 1986 - Love Spy [#16 Germany]
- 1987 - Don't Talk To The Snake
- 1987 - Stand Up
- 1988 - Lady Ecstasy
- 1989 - Right Into My Heart
