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.
While on holiday in Switzerland, he purchased a flute, which became his favorite instrument. Following his move to Hamburg in 1961, he engaged with the local music scene and performed as a freelance session player for artists like Bert Kaempfert. In 1966, he joined the James Last Orchestra and continued as a member until the 1990s.