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Michael Mittermeier
12+ albums
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Michael Fritz Mittermeier (born April 3, 1966 in Dorfen) is a German comedian and author. Mittermeier's father worked as an auctioneer. After graduating from high school at the Gymnasium in Gars am Inn, Mittermeier began studying political science and American studies at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. In 1994, he wrote his master's thesis on the topic of American stand-up comedy. Career Beginnings Mittermeier, who received private music lessons in piano and guitar from his parents during his childhood, started out as a street musician. Inspired by the American comedian Jerry Lewis, Mittermeier began his career as a humorous singer-songwriter. His first television appearance was at the age of 15 on June 13, 1981, on the ZDF program Scooter, alongside his brother. Following performances at local festivals, he started preparing material in 1987 as he wanted to "become an artist in some form." At a U2 concert in the Olympiahalle in Munich on July 21, 1987, where he stood in the front row, Mittermeier, a fan of U2 since his youth, witnessed Bono starting to sing the song "People Get Ready" by the Impressions. When Bono made a mistake on the guitar and asked the audience if anyone could play, Mittermeier volunteered and was subsequently pulled onto the stage by security. After Bono briefly showed him the three chords, Mittermeier played the song together with Bono. This guest appearance further encouraged Mittermeier to pursue a career as a solo stage artist. In 2001, Mi
