Gotthard (band)
Gotthard | |
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Gotthard performing in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland |
| Genres | Hard rock |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | BMG, Nuclear Blast |
| Members | Leo Leoni Marc Lynn Freddy Scherer Nic Maeder Flavio Mezzodi |
| Past members | Steve Lee Mandy Meyer Hena Habegger |
| Website | gotthard |
Gotthard is a Swiss hard rock band founded in Lugano by Steve Lee and Leo Leoni. Their last sixteen albums have all reached number one in the Swiss album charts, making them one of the most successful Swiss acts ever. With over three million albums sold, they have received multi-platinum awards across the world. The band takes its name from the Saint-Gotthard Massif.
Singer Steve Lee died in a motorcycle accident on 5 October 2010. In November 2011, Gotthard announced a new singer, Nic Maeder, through their official Facebook page and their website with a new song, "Remember It's Me", downloadable for free.