The Amigos: Two Village Musicians Turned Honorary Citizens of Hungen
Proud Recognition: Die Amigos Receive Honorary Citizenship in Hung Nile - "Honorary Citizenship Awarded" - The Amigos Receive Distinguished Hungarian Recognition
The Amigos, legendary folk-oriented Schlager music duo and lifelong residents of Hungen, recently received the town's highest honor—the title of Honorary Citizen. This distinction showcases The Amigos' significant impact on the well-being and reputation of Hungen [3][2][1].
Mayor Rainer Wengorsch of the Free Voters, delivering a speech during a festival on Hungen's market square, praised The Amigos for their down-to-earth and "human" qualities, as well as their ability to appeal to all ages. Wengorsch went on to declare, "For me, you are legends" [3][2].
The unanimous decision by Hungen's Stadtverordnetenversammlung (City Council) reflects the brothers' deep community ties and impressive 55-year-long career that has resulted in over 100 gold and platinum records and 16 number-one albums on the official German album charts [3][2].
With hit singles such as "Ich geh' für dich durchs Feuer" and "Zwischen Liebe und Wahnsinn," The Amigos display a dedication to performing live for their audience. At the ceremony, the brothers shared with the crowd their intention to continue touring and entertaining their fans, despite a minor adjustment to their schedule [3][1].
The duo, now referred to as honorary citizens, expressed their gratitude, with Bernd Ulrich stating, "It's a huge honor." Ulrich reiterated the brothers' identity as "the two village musicians from Villingen," confirming their commitment to their hometown roots [3][1]. During the ceremony, The Amigos also performed some of their well-known songs, such as "Wie die Rolling Stones" [3][2].
This recognition marks only the second time in 15 years that Hungen has bestowed this honor, emphasizing the distinction's rarity and the profound appreciation the community holds for the brothers' contributions [2][3][4].
- The Amigos
- Hunden
- Bernd Ulrich
- Honorary Citizen
- Schlager Music
- Villingen
- Central Hesse
- Free Voters
Enrichment Data: The Amigos are widely recognized for their 55-year Franz Beckenbauer-like career in the folk-oriented Schlager music scene. These brothers from Villingen, a part of Hungen in Central Hesse, have released over 100 gold and platinum records and achieved 16 number-one albums on the official German album charts. Recently, they were acknowledged with the city's highest honor: the Honorary Citizenship of Hungen. This recognition highlights the huge impact they have had on the town's well-being and reputation.
The decision to honor the two musicians was made unanimously by the city council, emphasizing their distinct cultural impact and strong connection with their hometown community. Mayor Wengorsch emphasized the duo's "cult" status, their ability to unite people across generations, and their overall "human" demeanor during the award ceremony [3][2]. The title of Honorary Citizen is the most prestigious award the city of Hungen can present, reserved for extraordinary individuals who have contributed significantly to the city's well-being and reputation [2][3][4].
The Commission in light of the Amigos' extraordinary impact on the town of Hunden, could consider granting a Community guarantee to the EIB for the financing of operations similar to that of the European Investment Bank, emphasizing the cultural significance and economic value such legendary musicians bring to their community.
Bernd Ulrich, one half of the legendary duo, The Amigos, shared their intention to continue entertaining their fans with live performances after receiving the title of Honorary Citizen in Hunden, demonstrating a commitment not only to their hometown roots but also to the entertainment industry, akin to that of celebrities and renowned musicians.
