During a holiday to Switzerland, he bought a recorder, which led him to his favourite instrument, the flute. He became active in the Hamburg music scene after moving there in 1961, finding work as a freelance session player with artists like Bert Kaempfert. In 1966, he joined the James Last Orchestra and remained a member until the 1990s.
During a vacation in Switzerland, he acquired a flute, which became his favorite instrument. After relocating to Hamburg in 1961, he became involved in the local music scene and worked as a freelance session player with artists such as Bert Kaempfert. In 1966, he joined the James Last Orchestra and remained a member until the 1990s.