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The Wildecker Herzbuben, the beloved German folk music duo known for their 1989 hit "Herzilein," are set to perform together for the last time in September. The band, consisting of Wolfgang Schwalm and the ill Wilfried Gliem, will take the stage at Heidi Klum's schlager show.
The news of the final performance comes after the official dissolution of the civil law partnership of the Wildecker Herzbuben on March 31. Gliem, who has been performing in a wheelchair or with a walker due to his illness, will sing from a wheelchair during the September performance.
Schwalm, who is now performing as "The Herzbube Wolfgang" for his solo career, has been performing without Gliem for some time. The singer announced the disbandment of the Wildecker Herzbuben citing Gliem's illness as the reason. Despite the dissolution, Gliem still holds the "Wildecker Herzbuben" trademark and could potentially engage a singer, including Schwalm, if he recovers.
Schwalm has also signed a new record deal for his solo career, but there are no specific updates available regarding his recent developments or future plans. It is unclear if the new record deal will include any collaborations with Gliem.
The Wildecker Herzbuben's career took off after their first concert, which took place in April 1990 at a café in Schwalmstadt, North Hesse. The band gained fame with their 1989 hit "Herzilein," and their career has been a significant part of German music history ever since.
As for the future of the Wildecker Herzbuben, fans will have to wait until September to see the band perform one last time. After that, it remains to be seen if the band will continue in some form or if Schwalm will continue his solo career.
The last performance of the Wildecker Herzbuben, set in September, promises to be an emotional finale for fans who have enjoyed their German folk music entertainment for decades. Despite the dissolution of the band, Gliem's ownership of the "Wildecker Herzbuben" trademark leaves open the possibility for a future collaboration, should he recover.
