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After a remarkable run of over three decades, the popular German Schlager duo Wildecker Herzbuben has announced their split in 2025 [3]. The two members, Wilfried Gliem and Wolfgang Schwalm, have since embarked on separate musical journeys.
The duo, known for their enduring hits like "Herzilein" and "Guten Morgen," gained fame in the late 1980s and maintained a strong fan base with their trademark sound [1][2]. Their music, characterised by traditional Schlager themes and melodies, resonated particularly with fans of this genre in Germany.
Wolfgang Schwalm, who has been performing without Wilfried Gliem for some time, is now focusing on a solo career under the name "The Herzbube Wolfgang" [3]. Details about his solo projects or style are limited, but he is reportedly working on new music.
Wilfried Gliem, who has been dealing with health issues, could only perform with a wheelchair or walker for their last performances [3]. Despite the challenges, the duo has a final performance planned for September at a Schlager show hosted by Heidi Klum.
Meanwhile, Wilfried Gliem still holds the "Wildecker Herzbuben" trademark and secured a new record deal [4]. It is unclear if he will collaborate with Schwalm in the future.
The Wildecker Herzbuben's career took off from their first concert in Schwalmstadt in April 1990 [5]. Since then, they have become a staple in German popular music, with their music continuing to be popular on platforms like TikTok.
The news about Wolfgang Schwalm's solo career and the final performance with Gliem was reported in Berlin's Bild-Zeitung [6]. No further details about the reasons for their split or the full scope of Schwalm's solo career have been disclosed in the current search results.
In a surprising twist, the duo is still listed on the artist lineup for the "HeidiFest" show at the Munich Hofbräuhaus on September 18 [7]. It remains to be seen if they will perform together or if Wolfgang Schwalm will appear as a solo artist.
As the Wildecker Herzbuben era comes to a close, fans of the heavyset folk music duo from Hesse can look forward to new music from Wolfgang Schwalm and potentially a final performance by the original duo.
- The employment policy within the music industry may need to adapt to accommodate the shift in solo careers for both Wilfried Gliem and Wolfgang Schwalm, former members of Wildecker Herzbuben.
- The community policy regarding entertainment venues might need to be reconsidered in light of the changing landscape of German Schlager music, as fans of Wildecker Herzbuben navigate the transition from the duo's disbandment to the solo careers of its members.
