Ivan Rebroff
Ivan Rebroff | |
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Rebroff in 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Hans Rolf Rippert |
| Born | 31 July 1931 Berlin, Germany |
| Died | 27 February 2008 (aged 76) Frankfurt am Main, Germany |
| Genres | International music, folk music |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1967–2008 |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
Ivan Rebroff (born Hans Rolf Rippert; 31 July 1931 – 27 February 2008) was a German vocalist, allegedly of Russian ancestry, 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". An imposing figure on stage, usually bearded and dressed in Cossack clothing, his presence was enhanced by his height, being over 2 metres tall.