Claus Backhouse, renowned figure from The Flippers, has passed away.
In the world of Schlager music, the news of Claus Backhaus's passing has left a profound impact. The founding member of the legendary band Die Flippers, Backhaus passed away at the age of 86 on August 20, 2025.
Backhaus's death was announced in an interview with schlager.de, a leading platform for Schlager music news. His bandmate, Olaf Malolepski, also known as Olaf the Flipper, shared his grief over the loss. Malolepski had spoken to Backhaus on his last birthday, making the news all the more poignant.
Backhaus co-founded Die Flippers, initially known as the Dancing Band, in 1964. The band's name was changed to Die Flippers in 1969. During his active years with the band from 1964 to 1974, Backhaus was instrumental in creating hits such as "Weine nicht, kleine Eva" and "Scha La La, I Love You".
Malolepski, in an interview with schlager.de, fondly remembered Backhaus's role in the early success of Die Flippers. He described Backhaus as an "absolute doer" and someone who was "there for the others". Backhaus's contributions to the band were indeed significant, as Die Flippers have sold over 40 million records, making them one of the most successful music groups in Germany.
After his departure from Die Flippers, Backhaus wrote over 1,500 songs. His belief in the importance of family was evident when he took some time before making a public statement on his death. He explained that he believed the first message should come from his family.
The touching words in the obituary for Claus Backhaus, published in the "Pforzheimer Zeitung", read, "Even when the music of life fades away, the melodies remain in memory."
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Rest in peace, Claus Backhaus. Your melodies will forever echo in our memories.
