The history of CC Ketch: from early years to deafening fame

This German of Dutch origin drove the whole Soviet Union! Bright and energetic, with a firm bold style and a bewitching voice - CCC Catch embellished the era disco and forever became the idol of the domestic music lover. The songs performed by this singer do not stop playing on the radio, and her videos continue to collect millions of views and a sea of enthusiastic comments ... We offer about becoming a star and the fate of this amazing woman more talk below.

Early years

The story of the future star began in 1964 year in the Netherlands: Caroline Müller was born to a German Jurgen and Dutch corrie. However, the baby’s childhood can hardly be called complete: while she, her mother and younger brothers lived in Holland, the head of the family was in Germany, which is why 14 for years, the girl practically did not see her dad ... While Carolina was growing up, she experienced a lot of moving and meeting new people. However, creativity did not pursue the future disco icon - after graduating 6 classesshe went to school housewives. The study was given extremely well, but cooking and washing were not at all what the soul of young Carolina lay for ...

Closer to the end 1970's The Muller family is finally reunited. Having moved to Germany to her father, the girl gradually began to delve into the German language, and soon entered the seamstress - such was the will of her parents, who considered this profession necessary and nourishing. But the practice at the factory exhausted Carolina - sometimes the girl slept on 4-6 hours per day, and very often the boss took it out on a sleepy worker ... Finally tired of everything, Carolina was unexpectedly inspired by music and the stage.

Breakthrough with Optimal

The path to Olympus began with lessons guitar games. This was followed by jazz dances and participation in absolutely all talent competitions, which, in the singer's own words, helped her a lot and gave valuable experience! In the end, when exhausting rehearsals turned into sleepless nights, the girl faced a choice: music or a factory. Based on what the whole world knows about today CC Catch, the choice of Carolina is obvious ...

Soon juergen he was so inspired by his daughter's zeal that he changed his life dramatically - he quit his job and opened his own agency with all his savings "Orbit music"! Father bought Carolina a microphone and everything necessary so that she could rehearse calmly and productively. To this day, the singer grateful him for it.

Thanks to participation in competitions, Carolina earned herself a name, and soon the producers began to cut off the couple's phone Muller. The most interesting proposal was Peter Kentwho was looking for a soloist for a female quartet Optimal. Soon the girl joined the team, but over time she realized that she was not ready to share the stage with someone else:

“There is nothing better than working solo. Adapting to others is real torture, ”the artist later said.

As a result, the Universe itself heard her prayers ... and a beautiful voice!

New chapter - Dieter Bohlen

In the middle 1980s Optimal attracted attention Dieter Bohlen, who at that time already had world fame and rich experience behind him. He considered Carolina the brightest star of the quartet: the girl easily passed the audition and very soon began performing under the pseudonym CC Catch! Debut single "I Can Lose My Heart Tonight" did not keep you waiting - the track broke the world charts and attracted a huge fan base to Carolina. The era of tours, concerts and world recognition has begun ...

During the period of cooperation with Bohlen, more than one first-class disco hit and four albums were released top 30! However ... at some point, Carolina wanted the maximum freedoms, which, in her own opinion, she would never get with Dieter:

“He did not want to listen to my ideas, considering me inexperienced. He recognized only his views on music, and in general his character was unbearable - Dieter is a very authoritarian person. However, I am grateful to him for everything. It was he who instilled in me a taste for good melodies, which remained with me forever ... "

Singer broke up with her mentor, although after that she had to fight in court for her popular alias.

creative pause

A holy place is never empty. Very soon CCC Catch took under his wing Simon Napier-Bell, ex-manager of George Michael! Impressed by the talent of the young lady, he helped with the graduation "Hear What I Say" - the first album, in the creation of which Bohlen did not take part. Unfortunately, this album also became the last…

The record had successbut he was not like that deafeninglike under Dieter. Having traveled all over Europe, and even visiting with concerts Soviet Union, Carolina took creative pausewhich spanned seven years. The woman spent this period for the benefit of herself: psychology, poetry, yoga and, of course, the family ... However, there are no former artists. Already towards the end 1990s CC Catch is back on stage! And he helped her... Is ill. Forgetting about grievances, they resurrected their creative union and diversified Ketch's work with gaining popularity bit and rap.

New Carolina era

Innovations have undergone not only music, but also image singers: instead of lush hair "a la tigress of the 80s" Carolina took the stage with neat blond strands. Leather and chains are also a thing of the past, but the graceful figurine over the years not spoiled. Now the woman performed with a backup dancer in catchy outfits, but even despite her long absence devoted the audience was crazy.

With the onset zero the woman went on tour, again looking into Russia, where she was crazy loved! By the way: here she not only sang, but also filmed a video Silence in St. Petersburg.

Carolina chose the location of the filming personally: the singer has repeatedly declared her love for Peter…

Details of personal life

In her youth, Carolina managed to face betrayal. At the height of her popularity, she dated the Aquamarine drummer. Frank Otto, however, he was afraid of early fatherhood and left the girl in position. Only having achieved success, Katch realized that becoming a single mother is now far from the best prospect, and therefore decided on abortion…

The singer got married in 34 of the year. The chosen one was her meditation teacher, whose name Carolina decided not to disclose. A few years later, the couple decided to leave.

Fans call Carolina "witch", because despite her considerable age, the woman looks great! The secret to success is simple: yoga, healthy sleep, and no meat or alcohol. The singer is guided by these commandments for a long time, and as we can judge - the result on the face!