Bravo.de - Tom Kaulitz als Werbestar!

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At the photoshooting for his Reebok-Campaign, Tokio-Hotel-Guitarist Tom Kaulitz told us, why there’s a ban for girl on their tourbus, what do they do on the tour to relax – and how would he describe his & Bill’s clothing style.


Tom and women in Tourbus?
Tom: Actually, we have almost no rules in the band. Actually, we have just one and that’s a ban for girls on the tourbus. That means, that for the winner of the contest it’s exception, I don’t think some stranger has ever been inside of the tourbus. No, we’ve made one shooting there, but other than that it’s top secret, we have two Tourbuses, that means the band is split up too, Georg and Gustav have one, me and Bill are in the second Tourbus. We have two big separate bedrooms, two big beds, I have had my dogs with me for the first time this time, that means a person can be totally relaxed on the Tourbus. We watch movies, lay on the bed with the dogs ..

How does it look like on the Tourbus?
Tom: To be honest, I really like to spend time in the bus. I think it’s great! A person feels so at home there, it’s like a livingroom on wheels, this time we’ve also brought boxes of stuff like we were moving, we have everything with us, candles, decorations from home and we always decorate it there the way we like it. Me and Bill, we have like 20 suitcases, we have a big closet there and it’s really like at home. It’s really cubby. And when I am at home I also just watch TV, so about that, it’s not such a big difference. And we have a huge stage with us on tour, so a person is really thankful when he can lay in the tourbus after the show and chill.

Tom and women in the Tourbus? What to do against boredom?
Tom: I have to say that once in a while I try to trick Bill, we are on tour for 2 months and of course I can never be completely without women, that means I always try to secretly trick him, but a person shouldn’t see what happens there. But we have videogames, we can build some Twister and we play board games, there’s always something that we think of. And other than that, we have breaks on parking lots, we are on the road with 11 trucks, and 6 nightliners, so we always have like a gasstation party.

Difference apartment/bus. What’s happening?
Tom: Waking up in the Tourbus isn’t always as amazing as it is at home. On tour we always film some kind of documentary for people to see how we live and it’s not that glamorous like everyone thinks it is, because we have a television on the bus, but it is still just a bus, a person sleeps there for two months, so about that, a person respects each other more, that he would do at home. We can sleep like 24 hours and we don’t celebrate that much. Normally, a person likes to drink a bit or party, but on tour we never do that. In the bus we have like two kinds of tea, so it’s more peaceful
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Alexa Chung Show (19.10.2009. USA, New York) - HQ

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Interview – Martin Kierszenbaum

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Tokio Hotel America is beyond thrilled to be able to say that we got an interview with Martin. In case you do not know, Martin is the is head of A&R at Interscope Records and president of Interscope’s subsidiary Cherrytree Records. He is also a producer for Lady Gaga, Sting, Keane, and Feist. AND, he is a songwriter! He has co-written songs for Lady Gaga, and written for t.A.T.u, Flipsyde, Ai, Alexandra Burke and Colby O’Donis.

AND of course, he co-wrote Dogs Unleashed with Bill Kaulitz!

Okay, on to the interview!

Could you describe your first meeting with Tokio Hotel for us?
It was in Paris. It was in a hotel lobby. The guys were super polite and charismatic as usual.

At what age did you decide you would pursue a career in the music industry?
At 10 years old, I decided I wanted to write music and started composing. I had been taking piano lessons and music theory opened my eyes to the building blocks of music. From there, I began to write.


Do “Cherry Cherry Boom Boom” and “Martin – The Guy Running The Whole Show” have different personalities?
I don’t know that “running the whole show” guy, haha. But, I’m the same guy under the different hats which all relate to music; my passion.

Can you describe your job in 3 words or less?
To help musicians.

Can you describe yourself in 3 words or less?
Appreciative of life.

It’s clear that Cherrytree utilizes the internet and social media outlets (facebook, twitter, Cherrytree chatroom) for marketing in a very new and creative way (very different from the days of MTV video rotation, conventional “album” marketing tie-ins, and traditional radio release of singles). Is this a function of the Cherrytree team and the types of artists signed to the label, or do you see this as the future of marketing for Interscope (and UMG) as well?
Cherrytree’s online activity involves not only output but also input. We communicate our initiatives to our audience but we also gather information from them about how they want to consume music. We then apply this information (eg. Robyn releasing 3 shorter albums within a shorter period of time). The key for us is to be close to our audience so we can super-serve them. That’s our aim.

We love Vinyl Vault! If you had to pick one artist from the 80s that you feel made the greatest contribution to music, who would you pick?
Prince
Schnee note: Vinyl Vault = Martin’s radio program on Cherrytreeradio.com where he spins vinyl records from his collection.

How do you usually discover new music/bands/artists?
I keep my antennae tuned in to every possible signal. I discover new music via the internet, in clubs, from friends and colleagues and sometimes I just stumble on it. The key is to keep the antennae on at all times so that I pick up the signal when I come across it.

What is the worst job you ever had?
Selling encyclopedias for 3 days in Alexandria, Virginia.

What is a typical day like at the Cherrytree headquarters?
It’s a blast. The Cherrytree staff are talented and team-playing. Our artists are exceptional. And, our Rec’ers are passionate about music and respectful of our artists and each other. It’s a pleasure to work at Cherrytree.
Schnee note: “Rec’ers” = members of the Cherrytree Records community on their website. 24 hour chat, blogs, etc.

How are decisions made when pairing up artists for concert tours, for example: Semi-Precious Weapons with Gaga…or Kelis and Robyn. Do the artists
have input?
At Cherrytree, the artists drive all the decisions. We think on and suggest a lot but the final decision is theirs. I love that philosophy. It’s one that was ingrained in me at A&M Records where Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss built their record company on that notion. Interscope does the same so its very comfortable for Cherrytree to function in that way.

Schnee note: Random iconic Herb Alpert album cover is required.


Tokio Hotel, please feel free to get ideas for a future album cover from this

You have a very busy schedule, travel a lot, tweet, chat, Cherrytree radio shows, produce and make music, run a company. What do you do to “be away from it all”…or do you prefer to never be away?
My passion for music is really intergrated into my whole life. I enjoy what I do so that feels natural to me. I’m never really away from living, breathing and loving music. I don’t want to be. Of course, I spend time with my family and friends who also share a love for music. It’s not something from which I want to get away. That’s the blessing of working in a field you love. I’m fortunate.

You have lots of experience promoting European artists in the US. Do you think artists from other countries have to be present often in the US to be hugely popular here?
Yes.

In your experience with international artists, do you find that there are cultural musical differences that don’t translate? Meaning, are there bands you run across in other countries that you like but think would never be popular in another culture or country?
Less and less. The world is truly interconnected now. I believe that if music resonates in one country, it can do so in another. That’s the beauty of pop music in particular. It’s kind of a lingua franca. It may have to be tweaked a bit in certain instances to adapt to cultural climates, but, overall, I think human ears dig pop music across borders. We’re all looking for an emotional connection. It’s an inclusive approach and I believe in it.

What has been most helpful (job experiences, education etc) in preparing you for the work that you do?
People sometimes discount the value of a college education in the record business, but I find that I use the skills I learned getting my undergraduate and graduate degrees on a very regular basis. Language skills are very useful as well.

What song or album that you have written or worked on are you most proud of and why?
Well, it’s hard to specify just one song because I pour my all into the music I make. I’m very proud of “Happy Birthday,” the song I wrote with Piper from Flipsyde. I feel it strikes a very emotional chord. I’m also proud of the songs I’ve written with Lady Gaga like “Eh, Eh” and “The Fame.” I really like the song “Fear Inside” that I wrote with Frankmusik as well a song I did with Far East Movement called “White Flag.” These last two will be coming out soon. Can’t wait for folks to hear them.

If you could pick a “dream artist” to work with that you have not yet had the chance to, who would it be?
Probably Abba.

A record label is a business, which means that sometimes you probably have to tell musicians or artists that you won’t be signing them or that you are discontinuing your relationship with them. How do you handle these difficult conversations? Do you ever recommend that they choose an entirely different career?
I speak from the heart whether it’s good or bad news. I try to be direct and succinct. I find that approach is respected and it’s how I’ve been able to enjoy a lot of long-standing relationships in this business.

How do you – and your team – determine which songs should be released as a single (which seems more important than releasing an album these days)? Do you ever have any conflicts between what you prefer artistically and what you think will, or won’t, be a hit song?
Singles decisions are made like every other decision – in concert with the artist. We try to read the market and consider how we want to launch and propel an artist’s project. We get a lot of feedback from our Rec’ers and of course we monitor sales info. In the end, though, it comes down to gut helped a bit by experience and empirical info.

Could we please have “I LIKE celery!” and “Is that a TULIP in my scotch?” Cherrytree/Robyn/Far East Movement t-shirts? Because we would like to buy some.
Wow. I love it. Fun. I’d wear them.

How and when did you discover Tokio Hotel?
I found out about Tokio Hotel online. I saw the original video for “Scream” in German and flipped out.

If you had to associate or describe each member of Tokio Hotel with just one word, which word would you use for each guy? What word do you think they would use for you?
Bill – supernova. Tom – witty. Georg – kind. Gustav – sharp. They’d probably describe me as persistent, haha!

What is the most effective way for USA fans to support Tokio Hotel? Would you recommend fans petition radio stations for airplay? What is your opinion of “Street Teams”?
I love it when fans get involved in helping their favorite bands spread their music. I do it too. Word of mouth is still the most powerful way for somebody to get turned on to music. It’s makes a lasting connection and it’s rewarding to be the one hipping your friends to music. It’s fun.

Who do you see as having the most business focus in Tokio Hotel? None? All? Who is most involved in the studio? Most involved on the marketing side of things?
I find that the group seem to make decisions as a team on all those subjects.

How would you define “traction” in terms of Tokio Hotel and the music industry?
Not sure I understand the question. Tokio Hotel have a lot of traction. They have fans that support them and their music and that’s beautiful to see and be a part of.

What is the process for getting a single into rotation on radio stations in the US market?
Radio stations have a limited number of playlist slots. Artists and record companies vie for them by trying to show the station that the song will react with their audience. Digital sales can show this. Live ticket sales. Internet stats, etc. But also, I think it’s important to spread an artist’s music outside of radio as well as via radio.

Was it difficult to secure a U.S. release for the Humanoid City Live DVD/CD? What did that involve?
No. It was important to me to make that release available to US fans so we prioritized it. The packaging presented some problems because it didn’t fit the normal configuration of product here but we worked through it and got it out. I’m very happy about that and hope the fans will support it by purchasing it!

Are there any plans for Tokio Hotel in the U.S. at the moment? In the next year?
Oh how I try. They have many commitments around the world. I am hoping they come to the US. I routinely drive them crazy with my requests to do so.

If we are able to harness USA fan power, what can we do to help get Tokio Hotel in the USA?
We can all continue to write the band and underscore that we’d love to see them in the USA. Also, we can support that by purchasing legal copies of the music.

Has TH ever spoken with you about what definitive goals they have for themselves in the USA? If so, can you share these with us?
To me, TH have talked about always wanting to give their best to their fans no matter what country they live in. They seem to really enjoy being in the USA when they’re here.

Can you describe the creative process of writing “Dogs Unleashed” with Bill Kaulitz and the other writers (Dave Roth, Pat Benzner, and David Jost)? What was the inspiration for the song?
It was kind of them to involve me in this. My contribution to that particular song was primarily the song concept and title.

What is your favorite song from Humanoid? Favorite song(s) from previous albums?
That’s hard to pick. I’ve always loved “Rescue Me.” From the current album, I love “Automatic.” It’s probably my favorite TH song to-date.

What is or has been the biggest challenge in promoting Tokio Hotel in the US music market?
The biggest challenge is trying to maintain the momentum we created on the previous record with the MTV win and the radio airplay on “Monsoon” without having the band visit here regularly.

Have you been to a Welcome to Humanoid City Tour concert? If yes, which one and what was your favorite part?
I wasn’t able to go in Europe. I’ve watched the DVD. Bill on the motorcycle is pretty kick-ass.



What do you think is the next “big opportunity” for Tokio Hotel?
I think the band continue to make great music and great videos. As they do that, opportunities form for them to keep connecting and developing a close communication and deep relationship with their audience. That’s what making music is about.

What advice do you give to Tokio Hotel on what they need to do in the USA in order to be successful here?
Come tour man!

Can you settle a bet for us? Is Tom playing a baritone guitar on “Humanoid” (the song) on the album, or is it drop tuning on a standard guitar? Or studio/ProTools magic? Pages of arguments have been devoted to this and experimental research in guitar tuning completed – but we have reached no definitive conclusions.
That’s for Tom to divulge.
Schnee note: CURSES!

We have heard that some of the production collaboration for Humanoid was done via Skype. What did this add and/or detract from creating the music or working with the artists?
Not at all. That approach is what Far East Movement have dubbed Freewired in their lingo. Humans stay in communication now via different means. It’s just as valid and rich. They talk, create, congregate via technology as much as they do physically. Human Connect to Human!

Anything specifically you’d like to convey from you – or the band- directly to Tokio Hotel’s fanbase in the USA?
I want to take this opportunity to thank you, Schnee, for inviting me to do this interview and also thank you for your support of TH, whom we love so much. I also want to thank all of the TH fans in the USA and around the world for supporting TH and also being such a great part of the CherrytreeRecords.com community. Thank you.
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And from me, I thank Wampykitty and Dean and all of members and staff of the USA Tokio Hotel fanclub who contributed to these questions.

tokiohotelamerica.com

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Пресса

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“O Estado de São Paulo”


DVD "Humanoid City Live" - на 2 месте в Бразилии
Luna Teen - Аргентина

Veronica - Нидерланды

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Автографсессия, Малайзия

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clevverTV - Tokio Hotel's Tom Kaulitz Modeling For Reebok

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZOGZv4DZlg

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Том - HQ

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Милан 12.04.2010

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Лучшая в мире улыбка

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqv1Maveajg

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С ДНЕМ РОЖДЕНИЯ, ДЭВИД !!!

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Папа! Поздравляем и ждем возвращения !!!

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grazia-magazin.de - Том

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Пресса

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Cool Girl POSTER no 3 / 2010 (Румыния)

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Tom for Reebok (backstage video)

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=QvzCJ9VWK5M
http://www.grazia-magazin.de/Video2/Tom-Kaulitz-fuer-Reebok
Tom Kaulitz, guitarist of the band Tokio Hotel, at a bit different practice – posing for the camera. The 20-year-old is the new poster child for the sport- & lifestyle-article-producer “Reebok”. He already got many offers, but the product has to match him.

Tom: “I could never position myself somewhere and then, for example, advertise for dress shoes. I think that would be a little problem with me.”

Authenticity is important to him, the subjects show his relation to music, the clothes and shoes are his style. Tom makes the choice of the pics for the subsequent campaign together with the photographer, and the pic could look like this later…

Tom: “Here it’s really that you have to outspend yourself, but it really makes fun. It’s something different and above all, I’m doing this alone, that’s much more uncomplicated than if I would have these other three dudes with me. So, it’s really awesome.”

The next subject gets prepared – stage diving without stage and band colleagues. Short instruction and then – “Action!”
Tom is giving everything, it shouldn’t be just some campaign, it’s about the fans. A prize is luring – an exclusive prize. Together with Tom Kaulitz and the band on tour. It doesn’t get revealed by now, how this should be like, but the winner will be close to the action.

Tom: “I think that this what we made here is a very good thing, the whole contest and so on, that the people can accompany us, and for me… well for us, as a band, this contact to our fans is especially important. And.. uhm.. this is very good, definitely.”

The campaign of the sport- & lifestyle-article-producer starts in July. Then it will also be clear, what we’ll get to see on the pics.
As a model Tom is almost doing as well as a band member of Tokio Hotel.

by aniinhas

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MTV Taiwan Interview

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Google translation:
M Xiao Bian / interview by Malaysia


Malaysia in May this year, had held a small concert Tokio Hotel, separated by less than 3 months, but also specifically to "2010 MTV concert in Malaysia in the world stage," Second visit to Malaysia for the Malaysian fans excited, but also to many Asian fans eager to glimpse from around the style! Tokio Hotel the MTV special received an exclusive interview with Chinese network in Taiwan (screaming !!!), from Germany for the tropical countries of their indoor and outdoor temperature does not seem to adapt, a Bill will directly call into the interview room inside so cold, but also curious The question: "such a big temperature difference between inside and outside of Malaysia, we do not often get sick Are you cold?" (M Xiaobian inside OS: see you ill like it!) charm has swept the world full affinity to face questions with Tokio Hotel question will be answered, and MTV, network fans to share their beautiful exterior appearance of the inner world!

Interview with him:

● second visit to Malaysia, what will be different this performance?

Bill: We are looking forward to this show, especially for the fans this time we prepared the "Humanoid City Live" tour some of the original stage performance scenes with the plot, definitely would be a great experience!

● have the opportunity and others involved in "MTV concert in Malaysia in the world arena," the artist of it?

Tom: I saw a short Katy Perry, about 30 seconds it ... (laughs)

● Do you often go to the world publicity Tokio Hotel, must be asked thousands of times why a German band to be called "Tokyo" restaurant, and constantly answer the question that invariably feel? Answer to this question has been whether it was for you to consider want to change group name?

Bill: Yes! This is also a press conference today, the first problem we face (all laugh). For us, every trip to a new place to do advertising opportunities are very rare, we also cherish these opportunities, so the media can not help but hope that journalists will be able to grasp the opportunity to ask us questions that do not like, so that we can understand our more. To hear this makes me feel a bit sad with pity Do not you have other questions to ask us?

Tom: there is no thought of want to change group name, because then we have to all start over again it! (Laughs)

● Are there any special good luck is invariably take Taiwan?

Bill: I will bring their own microphones, because I think and others to share the microphone over nausea. (Laughs)

Georg: every power I will wear this belt.

● Some fans tried to steal the belt off you Georg?

Tom: Never! (Laughs)

● octopus brother Paul recently in Germany Rounds, please if you can predict one thing Paul, you will ask it to predict what?

Bill: wow this issue sad to say, I really do not know ... maybe ask Tokio Hotel in the end when it would go to Tokyo. We plan to go this year, but I'd like to hear how Paul is looking. (Laughs)

● What are your views on the octopus brother? Any other superstition?

Bill: an octopus brother Paul began to feel a bit ridiculous, but then every time it predicted success, I think it's fantastic. I believe a lot of mystery, as we believe the existence of aliens, that this universe we are only there would be too crazy.

● It is believed that vampires exist?

Bill: There may be other planets.

● If the aliens come to Earth to see Tokio Hotel's performance, what do you think they would say?

Tom: Amazing! (Laughs)

Bill: We want a super performance to the alien planet, look out.

Tom: We want to be the first planet outside the bands, the moon or Mars!

● you have more success in the international arena, while recording the next album will in German with English it?

Bill: That we are still not sure. Recording an English album is our own views with the idea, because we want more fans to know our song.

Tom: But the problem is that it would take a very long time to produce an album, because all the songs to be recorded twice. If there are 50 songs, we must record 100.

Bill: Yes, but also to write two versions of the lyrics.

● English lyrics are written in your own right?

Bill: Yes, but sometimes other people help us.

Tom & Bill: This album is different. On the first album we have a German, after trying one on one of the German-British word for word translation. This time we are in parallel, simultaneously in German and English lyrics, which for us really is a great challenge, but also spent a lot of effort and time.

● can share with you into the international experience?

Bill: Members may think that this is very easy and simple for us, but in fact very difficult to start. When we first went to France, no one knows who we are, no one wants to access a band from Germany, we can only accept a small magazine interview, at the beginning it was very difficult.

● What is your next project or goal?

Tom: In addition to opening world tour outside to another planet to show Tokio Hotel's music to listen to the alien. (Laughs)

● you have a very high popularity in Germany and a lot of crazy fans, how to protect their privacy?

Bill: Tom told me this is almost impossible. Our family full of paparazzi outside the station at any time with the fans, which also blocked off the wall with the guards, we can say there is no privacy.

Georg: Gustav forced me a little freedom, but still will try not to draw attention, like a long time only to see the file's midnight movie, but this Bill is really hard with Tom.

● What to do when you leave?

Gustav: did not know because we did not leave a long time! (Laughter all look to the broker, the broker embarrassed smile ...)

Bill: Tom, if possible I will try to find someone with a small island resort, but even so we still difficult to escape the paparazzi, can only try to get used to their presence.

Tom: We almost work in various places throughout the year, I hate flying, so sometimes just stay at home vacation.

● If there are no paparazzi surrounded with the crazy fans, most want to do any leisure activities?

Bill: If there are no paparazzi surrounded with the crazy fans, I wanted to do something most people can do ordinary things, like go to the amusement park ... and so some normal life.

Tom: Yes!

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Пресса

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Cosmo Shine #18 (Босния и Герцеговина)

translation by Goga

note: this looks like older info, possibly an interview pulled from somewhere from back when they visited NY city.


Cosmo makes your wishes come true! Find out what kind of boys are our favourite rockers. Cosmo brings you everything about the members of this megapopular rock band - Tokio Hotel.

Bill, Tom, Gustav and Georg - über sweet German boys who together make the megapopular band Tokio Hotel, are revealing something about themselves before a gig in New York. Well, Tokio Hotel fans, enjoy.

It must be very exciting to do a show in a huge city like NY. Do you like this city?

Bill & Georg: very much, yes! But we're still in love with Los Angeles, when the sun is really warm and there are huge houses everywhere.

What is the difference between your fans in Europe and your fans in the United States?

Bill: We were all more than surpriced when we first arrived here. We were already popular in Europe but have expected to be treated here from a distance, to go pretty unnoticed. But as soon as we hit the stage the fans started screaming and singing along to all of our songs. So when you have fans like we have, it gives you great power and energy to you gladly share at your concerts. This band wouldn't have survived without that energy, that is logical. However I have to admit it has been quite a shock for us, when we discovered there aren't any differences between our EU and US fans. It was a positive shock, of cource.

Can you remember your first US visit?

Bill: Of cource we can. We were so surpriced that tickets for our shows were selling out so fast. We were all so excited we couldn't believe it, until we hit the stage and there were tons of our fans, screaming and applauding, they came just for us.

Which genre of music has influenced Tokio Hotel in general?

Bill: Every member here has their own thing they listen, their influence. We don't really have a general influence that determined our genre as a band.

Tom: I have influenced them all.

Gustav and Georg: Huh??

Bill: We all listen to different music. Tom used to listen to German hip-hop only, while I listened to all kinds of rock artists, so we can't pick out one artist that influenced us in general. Every member brought a part of their style to the band, although honestly Georg has no style at all.

How did you came up with the name Tokio Hotel?

Tom: This question is connected to our past. First we were called Devilish and it was Bill's idea. This name had no meaning at all. We tried to think of a good, appropriate name for our band, but we were lost in the search. When we signed for our current record company, we changed our name to Tokio Hotel. If you look at our old photos you'll see we were all very different from each other even back then, so our style has always been different from each other.

What is your advice for those who are about to start doing music?

Bill: I don't really like being in a position that allows me to tell someone else how he shuld react, what he should do and stuff. When we were at our starting point, there were so many people that always told us "Do this, do that" and we didn't like it one bit, and we have never taken any advice. Every person needs to listen to themselves and learn from their own mistakes. All I can say is that it's highly important to play your gigs live and just go on the stage and have a great time. Mistakes are important, let's take Georg as an example for that, he still makes about 10-15 mistakes per day. *laugh* Just... do your own thing.

What do you do when you go online?

Tom: I check my e-mail and watch music videos.

Georg: I also watch music videos. Recently I've been in love with Michael Jackson's video for Scream.

Gustav: I love cars, so I usually watch stuff about cars and races.

Tom Info

Name: Tom Kaulitz
Date of birth: Sep. 1st, 1989.
Band role: guitarist
Zodiac: virgo
Height: 1.82 m
Weight: 54 kg's
Fave food: pizza, pasta and hamburgers
Fave drink: Red Bill and soda drinks
Fave car brands: Lobster and BMW
Fave artists: Samy Deluxe, Snoop Dogg
Fave classes from school: art, ethics and debate class

Gustav Info
Name: Gustav Klaus Wolfgang Schäfer
Date of birth: Sep. 8th, 1988.
Place of birth: Magdeburg, Germany
Band role: drummer
Zodiac: virgo
Height: 1.70 m
Weight: 68 mg's
Shoe size: 42 (european sizes, it's pretty small)
Fave food: lazagne, which he can make by himself
Fave drink: Red Bull
Fave band: System of a Down, Slipknot, Metallica
Fave songs: B.Y.O.B. - System of a Down, Sword of Glory - Motorhead
Fave classes from school: Gym class and economics

Georg Info
Name: Georg Moritz Hagen Listing
Date of Birth: March 31st, 1987.
Place of birth: Halle, Germany
Current town: Magdeburg, Germany
Band role: bassist
Zodiac: Aries
Height: 1.78 m
Weight: 72 kg's
Shoe size: 42 (European)
Fave class from school: psychology
Fave drink: Coke and Red Bull
Fave bands: Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Yellowcard, Oasis
Fave songs: Don't Phunk with my Heart - B.E.P., Golden - Fall Out Boy, Glamorous - Fergie

Bill Info
Name: Bill Kaulitz
Date of Birth: Sep. 1st, 1989.
Band role: lead singer
Zodiac: Virgo
Height: 1.88 m
Weight: 52 kg's
Fave food: Pizza, hamburgers, all kinds of sweets
Fave drinks: Strawberry shakes and soda drinks
Fave colors: black, red and orange
Fave musicians: Nena, Placebo, Green Day
Fave classes from school: hier müssen Ich lügen... (I have to lie here..)

Maybe you didn't know this....

- Bill only uses a special mic, made only for him. He carries it around with him.

- Album "Zimmer 483" got its name from a little cottage in Spain where the twins wrote the first song for this album.

- The band recorded an album when they were still Devilish, but they couldn't affort to publish it, so they payed in beer and cigarettes for that.

- Tom wrote the lyrics to "Schwarz".

- In march 2008, Bill had to go through an operation of his vocal cords due to a cyst.

- Bill's takes his stuffed bear to tour.

- Tom is a guitar collector and he has over 20 of them.

- Bill speaks German and English.

- Tom speaks German, English and French (note: LOLOL this is hilarious!)

- Bill performed on the German version of American Idol when he was 13, with the song "It's raining Men' by The Weather Girls.

- In school, Bill was always made fun of because of his style.

- The twins' parents divorced when they were only 7 years old. The twins grew up with their mother and stepfather, who was their huge support when growing up and learning to appreciate music.

- Tom is 10 minutes older than Bill.

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Все звезды 17/2010 Россия

Zona Joven - Перу

Bravo 33/10 (Россия)

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