Gotthard (band)
Gotthard | |
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Gotthard performing in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland |
| Genres | Hard rock |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | BMG, Nuclear Blast |
| Members | Leo Leoni Marc Lynn Freddy Scherer Nic Maeder Flavio Mezzodi |
| Past members | Steve Lee Mandy Meyer Hena Habegger |
| Website | gotthard |
Gotthard is a Swiss hard rock band founded in Lugano by Steve Lee and Leo Leoni. Their last sixteen albums have all reached number 1 in the Swiss album charts, making them one of the most successful Swiss acts ever. With over three million albums sold, they managed to get multi-platinum awards in different parts of the world. The band takes its name from the Saint-Gotthard Massif.
Singer Steve Lee died in a motorcycle accident on 5 October 2010. In November 2011, Gotthard announced a new singer, Nic Maeder, through their official Facebook page and their website with a new song, "Remember It's Me", downloadable for free.