German soul musician Stefan Gwildis was born in Hamburg in October of 1958. In 1979 he completed his performance studies at Hamburg's Thalia Theater. He began collaborating with friend Rolf Claussen, and together the two formed the duo Aprillfrisch. Gwildis continued his musical studies via seminars while on the road with his group. In 1984, after landing a role in the popular theatrical production Herrchens Frauchen, Gwildis' reputation and experience flourished with a string of successful stage roles. From 1992 through 1995 Gwildis fronted the band Strombolis, playing guitar and singing, which paved the way for future solo outings. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez