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Polo Hofer & Die SchmetterBand Rumpelstilz Drum Circus Polo's Schmetterding Polo's Pop Tales The Jetmen Polo's People Switzerband The Alpinistos
Swiss vocalist, lyricist, entertainer, bandleader, actor, formerly also a drummer.
Born March 16, 1945 in Interlaken, Switzerland, died 22 July 2017 in Bern.
Active musician since the early 1960s. In the 1970s pioneer of rock music sung in Swiss German dialect.
ALBUMS
Polo Hofer
Rocks & Pops
2018, CD, Comp, Sound Service
Polo Hofer
Klassiker
2017, CD, Comp, Sound Service
Polo Hofer
Ändspurt
2016, CD, Album, Sound Service
Polo Hofer
Die Besten Balladen von 1976-2016
2016, CD, Comp, RM, Sound Service
Polo Hofer
Polo Hofer Singt Bob Dylan
2011, 2xCD, Album, Sound Service
Polo Hofer
Rimix
2010, CD, Dig, Schnoutz Records
Polo Hofer
Prototyp
2009, CD, Album, Schnoutz Records, 
,
, Rock & Roll/Blues Rock
Polo Hofer
Hopp Schwiiz '08
2008, CD, Single, Promo, Mars (10)
Polo Hofer
Duette 1977-2007
2007, CD, Album, Comp, Sound Service,
Swiss Blues Authority Feat. Polo Hofer, Ron Cartel, Chris Gora
House Of Mojo
2005, CD, Album, Sound Service
Swiss Blues Authority Feat. Polo Hofer
Live At Nelson & Studio Cut's
2001, 2xCD, Not On Label (Swiss Blues Authority Self-released)
Swiss Blues Authority Feat. Polo Hofer
Kind Of Blue
2000, CD, Album, Warner Music Switzerland, ,
, Blues Rock
Swiss Blues Authority Feat. Polo Hofer
Tupelo Honey
2000, CD, Single, Warner Music Switzerland
Polo Hofer & Hank Shizzoe
Homerun
1999, CD, Single, Sound Service
Toni Vescoli / Bo Katzman / Vera Kaa / Polo Hofer / Dani Siegrist*
Sixties-Rock - Schweizer Rockstars in Concert
1989, 7", Single, Activ Special, Activ (2), ,
, Psychedelic Rock/Beat/Folk
Polo Hofer
Alperose
1985, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records
Polo Hofer
Du Chasch Nid Tanze
1984
Polo Hofer
Polovinyl
1984
Switzerband Mit Polo Hofer
Switzerband Mit Polo Hofer
1983, LP, Schnoutz Records, ,
, Pop Rock/Funk/Reggae
Polo Hofer
I Bliibe Immer Pirat
1983, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records
Polo Hofer
SCB Song
1983, 7", Single, Not On Label
Polo Hofer, Heinz Marti
Rumpelsongs Und Schmaetterlieder
1981, Cass, Sinus Records (3)
Polo Hofer
Polo's Radio Song
1980, 7", Single, Mercury
Polo Hofer
Ramona
1980, 7", Single, Mercury
Polo Hofer
Schmetterding
1980, Vinyl, 
,
, Pop Rock/Parody
Florian Ast Mit Polo Hofer
Bruuni Ouge
CDr, Promo, BMG Ariola (Schweiz) AG,
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterband*
Silber, Gold & Perle
2004, 2xCD, Comp, Schnoutz Records
Polo Hofer & Die SchmetterBand
Im Wilde Weste
2003
Polo Hofer & Die SchmetterBand
Xangischxung
2002, CD, ,
, Pop Rock
Polo Hofer & Die SchmetterBand
Härzbluet
2000
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterband*
1987 - 1994: Weitere 15 Starke Songs Volume 2
1995, CD, Comp, Schnoutz Records
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterband*
Welcome I Dr Sonderbar
1994
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterband*
Live
1993
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterband*
Travailler C'Est Trop Dur
1992
Polo Hofer & Die SchmetterBand
15 Starke Songs
1989
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterband*
Klassezämekunft
1988, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records
Polo Hofer + Die Schmetterband*
Rütmus, Bluus + Schnälli Schue!
1988
Polo Hofer & Die SchmetterBand
Giggerig
1985
Polo's Schmetterding
Tip-Topi-Type
1979, Vinyl, ,
, Pop Rock
Polo Hofer & Die SchmetterBand
Travailler C'Est Trop Dur
1992
Polo Hofer & Die SchmetterBand
Alperose
2008, 7", Single, vinylhits,
Drum Circus
Magic Theatre
2003, ,
, Jazz-Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Poetry/Fusion
Polo Hofer & Die SchmetterBand
Sennehund
2000, CD, Single, Sound Service
Rumpelstilz
Live Im Anker
1989
Polo Hofer + Die Schmetterband*
Rütmus, Bluus + Schnälli Schue!
1988, Cass, Album, Dol, Schnoutz Records
Switzerband
De Stifeliryter
1988, Vinyl, ,
, Prog Rock
Rumpelstilz
Johnny's Club / Musig Wo's Bringt
1987, 7", Single, Not On Label
Rumpelstilz
Ds Beschte Vo Rumpelstilz
1979
Rumpelstilz
Tristessa / Sunntigs-Chind
1978, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records, ,
, Acoustic
Rumpelstilz
Fätze U Bitze Vo Geschter U Jitze
1978
Rumpelstilz
Chum, Mir Fahre Zäme Us
1977, LP, Comp, Schnoutz Records, ,
, Pop Rock/Prog Rock/Classic Rock
Rumpelstilz
Nadisna
1977, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records, ,
, Pop Rock
Rumpelstilz
I Chume Nid Los
1977, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records
Rumpelstilz
Rote Wy
1977, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records
Rumpelstilz
La Dolce Vita
1977, ,
, Reggae/Pop Rock/Prog Rock
Rumpelstilz
Rumpelstilz
1976
Rumpelstilz
Füüf Narre Im Charre
1976
Rumpelstilz
Kiosk / Rösslispiel
1976
Rumpelstilz
Teddybär
1976, Vinyl, ,
, Classic Rock
Rumpelstilz
Dschungel Bummel / Plum Pudding & Sy Hammer-Bänd
1975, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records, ,
, Prog Rock/Pop Rock
Rumpelstilz
Muschle / El Trabajador
1975, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records
Rumpelstilz
Vogelfuetter
1975, ,
, Pop Rock/Prog Rock/Folk Rock
Rumpelstilz
Warehuus Blues & Gammler
1973, 7", Single, Sinus Records (3), Sinus Records (3), Sinus Records (3)
APPEARANCES +
Tinu Heiniger
Heiniger Abend
2023, 2xCD, Universal Music,
Swiss Blues Authority
Major Over Minor
2022, LP, Album, 6003 Records
Bluesaholics
Closed Doors
2021, CD, Album, Not On Label (Bluesaholics Self-released),
Stephan Eicher
Engelberg Live 91
2021, 
Werner Fischer's Travelogue
Foreclosure - Live At The Kunsthaus
2018, CD, Album, elch musical industries, ,
, Contemporary Jazz
Beatrice Egli
Wohlfühlgarantie
2018, ,
, Schlager
Vera Kaa
Family Collection
2015, CD, Comp, Boxton
Knackeboul
Picasso
2013, CD, Album, TBA AG
Brainticket
Psychonaut
2013
Fäaschtbänkler
Oagasenn
2012, CD, Album, Rosenklang (2)
Lilly Martin
The Velvet Mission
2012, CD, Album, Not On Label
Various
Alperose - Das Musical
2012
Tequila Boys
Live Im Anker 2009
2010, CD, Album, Nation Biztribution
Various
50 Jahre Berner Rock
2009, 2xCD, Comp, Zytglogge, ,
, Rock & Roll/Free Funk/Punk/New Wave/Rhythm & Blues/Psychedelic Rock/Hip Hop/Classic Rock/Beat/Garage Rock
Blues Max
Bonus
2009, CD, Album, Sound Service,
Various
Ewigi Liebi - Gold Edition
2008, CD, Album, Phonag Records, ,
, Musical
QL
Hopp Schwiiz / Hopp Suisse / Forza Svizzera
2008
Züri West
Haubi Songs
2008
VEIN
Standards - No Standards
2007, CDr, Album, Not On Label
Various
Die Besten Ferien-Hits (Rock- & Bluescruise '07)
2007, CD, Comp, Sound Service
Swiss Jazz Orchestra & Friends
Stets i Truure
2007, CDr, Single, Promo, Muve Recordings
Various
Polo Hofer "Tribute"
2007, CD, Album, Comp, Sound Service,
Various
Ewigi Lieder
2007, 2xCD, Album, Mono, Smplr, Zytglogge, ,
, Spoken Word/Chanson/Folk Rock/Schlager/Comedy
Various
Die Grössten Schweizer Hits
2006, 2xCD, Comp, Universal Music, ,
, Chanson/Pop Rock/Vocal/RnB/Swing/Soft Rock/Europop
Marc & The Boiled Crawfish
Swamp'n'Spice
2006, CD, Album, Edition Turicaphon AG
The Alpinistos
Bundesplatz '04 Live !
2005, DVD-V, Not On Label (The Alpinistos Self-released)
Hank Shizzoe & The Directors
Out And About
2005
QL
Heimatschutz
2004, CD, Album, BMG Switzerland, ,
, Punk
Various
Made In Switzerland
2004, CD, Comp, Copy Prot., EMI, Media Markt,
Krokus
As Long As We Live
2004, DVD-V, PAL, Dol, Frenetic Films, ,
, Hard Rock
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterband*
Abxang - Usklang
2003, 2xDVD-V, Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records
Various
Swiss Pop & Rock Anthology - Von Den Anfängen Bis 1985 Des Origines Á 1985 Dagli Inizi Al 1985 From The Beginnings Till 1985
2003, 5xCD, Comp + Box, Suisa Disc, ,
, Chanson/Folk/Hard Rock/Indie Rock/Krautrock/New Wave/Psychedelic Rock/Prog Rock/Rock & Roll/Schlager/Vocal
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterband*
Im Wilde Weste
2003
Swiss Blues Authority
Just Point It
2003
Various
Alpenrock
2003,
Polo's Schmetterding
12 Schmetter-Hits
2003, Vinyl,
Züri West
Retour
2003
Fusionsquaregarden*
Cosa Nostra
2002, CD, Muve Recordings,
Little Big Men
Extra Large
2002, CD, Album, Sound Service
Plüsch
Plüsch
2002
Dinu Logoz
High Handed Dinu With...
2001, CD, Comp, Promo, Blue Nose Records
Various
BeatPopProtest (Der Sound Der Schweizer Sixties)
2001, CD, Comp, Boo, Editions Plus, ,
, Beat/Rock & Roll
Various
Blues & Soul Avo-Weekend
1999
Various
EAMS Compilation Volume 10
1998, CD, Comp, EAMS, ,
, Schlager/Pop Rock/Disco
Ruedi Keller
Song-Kiosk
1998, CD, ZKM (2),
Florian Ast & Florenstein
Gringo
1998, ,
, Pop Rock
Various
Swiss Hits 1923 - 1998
1998, ,
, Schlager/Chanson
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterband*
Du Und I
1997, CD, Single, Sound Service
Sina
Häx Odär Heilig
1997, CD, Album, Musikvertrieb, Muve
Sina
Sina
1997, CD, Comp, Intercord, 
Sina
Was Hat Sie ?
1997, CD, Maxi, Intercord
Constantin
Rockin' Around Sion
1997, CD, Album, Sound Service, ,
, Pop Rock
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterband*
Über Alli Bärge
1997, ,
, Pop Rock
Various
AareWave «The Eighties BEst»
1996, CD, Comp, Sound Service, ,
, Alternative Rock/Pop Rock/Indie Rock/New Wave/Acoustic/Electro/Synth-pop
Various
Best Of Zyt 30
1995, 2xCD, Comp, Zytglogge,
Sina
Wiiblich
1995, CD, Album, Muve Recordings
Span
Mühlespiel
1995, CD, Album, Phonag Records, ,
, Folk Rock
Swiss Blues Authority
Swiss Blues Authority
1994, CD, Lakeside Music
Willie Nininger
American Groove
1994, CD, Album, Friton
Various
Swiss Evergreens (Volume 14)
1994, CD, Comp, Hangar 21 (2), Winterthur,
Various
AareBeat "The Sixties BEst"
1993, CD, Comp, Sound Service, ,
, Beat/Garage Rock/Blues Rock
Various
Swiss Band Aid
1993, CD, Comp, COD Records, Sound Service, Hilfe Für Kinder
Various
Stop F/A-18 6. Juni 93 Ja • Oui • Si
1993, 2xCD, Comp, Smplr, Gruppe Schweiz ohne Armee (GSoA)
Steve Whitney Band
Boys In Blue
1992, CD, Album, Blue Martin Records, ,
, Hard Rock
Vera Kaa
Tango
1992, CD, Album, Zytglogge,
Dänu Siegrist Band
I Mine Ouge
1991, CD, Album, Sound Service
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterband*
15 Starke Songs Plus 3
1991, ,
, Pub Rock
Polo Hofer & Schmetterband*
Es Rägnet
1990, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterband*
Eden
1990
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterband* Mit Vera Kaa
Radio 24 (10 Jahre Radio 24)
1989, 7", Single, Sound Service
Various
Schweizer Rockstars In Concert
1989,
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterband*
Mischu's Charre / Summer '68
1988, 7", Single, Promo, Schnoutz Records
Sallelujah-Gugge
Ein Musikalischer Querschnitt Durch Mark Und Bein
1988, LP, Album, Radio DRS, ,
, Guggenmusik
Various
Hit News CH Special
1988, LP, Comp, K-Tel, ,
, Electro
Various
Blödel - Dödel - Trödel
1988, ,
, Pop Rock/Punk/Schlager/Comedy/Synth-pop/Parody
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetter Band*
Stop Aids
1987, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records,
The Jackys
YB-Boogie
1986, 7", Schmid Records
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterband*
Wenn I Hei Chume
1986, 7", S/Sided, Promo, Not On Label
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetterbänd*
Im Letschte Tram
1986, 12", S/Sided, Maxi, Promo, Schnoutz Records, ,
, Pop Rock
Züri West
Splendid
1985, 12", Maxi, Ltd, Black Cat, Black Cat
Span
Spanoptikum
1985, LP, Album, Ariola
Polo Hofer & Schmetterbänd*
Meiringen
1985, 7", Not On Label,
Nöggi
Chrut Und Rüebli
1985, 7", Single, Gold Records,
Polo Hofer & Schmetterbänd*
Johnny Ace / Giggerig
1985, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records,
Polo Hofer Und Die Schmetter Band*
Kyoto / Giggerig
1985, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records
Various
Valsch Verbunden (Die Besten Anrufe Aus "Das Versteckte Telefon" Von Radio 24)
1984, LP, Comp, Bellaphon
Polo's Schmetterding
Am Loeb-Egge Z'Bärn
1983, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records
Polo's Schmetterding
Mary Jane
1982, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records,
Polo's Schmetterding
Papper-la-papp
1982, Vinyl, ,
, Rock & Roll/Pop Rock
Various
Hälfed Sie Mit!!!
1981, LP, Comp, Stiftung Schweizer Sporthilfe,
Polo's Schmetterding
Banane, Banane
1981
Polo's Schmetterding
Enorm In Form
1981, Vinyl, ,
, Pop Rock
Various
Radio 24
1980, LP, Comp, K-Tel, ,
, Disco/Europop
Various
Remember Radio 24
1980, LP, Comp, K-Tel, ,
, Reggae/Pop Rock
Polo's Schmetterding
Heisse Summer
1980, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records,
Polo's Schmetterding
Vollmond
1979, 7", Single, Philips
Polo Hofer's Schmetterding*
Radio 24
1979, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records, ,
, Reggae/Rock & Roll
Polo's Schmetterding
Zampanoo's Variété
1979, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records
Polo's Schmetterding
Lotti Lotti
1978, 7", Single, Schnoutz Records,
Circus All Star Band*
Live
1978, ,
, Psychedelic Rock/Prog Rock
Polo's Schmetterding
Schmetterding
1978,
The Cadillacs
Kiosk
1977, 7", Single, Philips
Various
Tisco Live '77
1977, LP, Ltd, Par, Not On Label
Various
Die Grosse Schlagerparade
1977, LP, Comp, Club, Polydor, ,
, Schlager/Ballad
Various
40 Helvetische Hits
1977
Various
Hithaus Mit Freunden
1977, Vinyl, ,
, Theme/Chanson/Schlager/Soft Rock/Disco
Krokus
Krokus
1976, ,
, Hard Rock/Prog Rock
Polo's People
Meet Me At Mary's Place / Take Care Of Our Love
1967
Various
Blödlergold (24 Lieder Mit Sinn Für Interesse)
2xLP, Comp, Philips, ,
, Schlager/Parody/Comedy
Various
Hit-Match (Jeder Song Ein Treffer!)
Polo Hofer & Friends
100% Schweizer Musik
2015, CD, Album, Sound Service
Willy DeVille & Mink DeVille
Collected *1976-2009*
2015
Sina
Duette
2013, CD, Album, Muve Recordings,
Various
Radio Pilatus Hit 600 - Vol.1/2011
2011, 2xCD, Comp, EMI Music Switzerland AG,
Various
S'bescht Mundart Album Wo's Git Vol. 5
2010, CD, Comp, Copy Prot., EMI Music Switzerland AG, ,
, Soft Rock/Pop Rock/Chanson
Various
Schweizer Hits Reloaded
2010, CD, Comp, Not On Label, ,
, Ethno-pop
Various
Die Größten Schweizer Hits - Die Besten 2009
2009, 2xCD, Comp, Universal Music,
Various
Mundart Schii-Hütte Party-Box
2009, 4xCD, Comp, Blue Martin Records, ,
, Schlager/Volksmusik
Swiss Jazz Orchestra & Friends*
Buebetröim
2007, CD, Muve, DRS 3,
Various
Liedermacher In Deutschland - Für Wen Wir Singen Vol. 4
2007, 3xCD, Comp, Bear Family Records, ,
, Folk
Various
Thunes
2007, CD, Enh, Keymedias.com, H2U
Various
Ewigi Liebi - Das Musical
2007, CD, Album, Phonag Records,
Various
Es Dach Über Em Chopf
2006, CD, Faze Records (2),
Various
Forza! Forza! Hopp Schwiiz! Allez! Allez!
2006, CD, Comp, Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Various
Music4hemp - 101% THC
2006, CD, Comp, Hypermusic, M4H Records
Various
Di Schönschte Schwiizer Duett
2005, CD, Comp, Universal Music
Roots 66
Play Back
2005, CD, Album, Dig, Sound Service Wigra AG
Various
Wiehnachtsstärn (S' Schwiizer Wiehnachtsalbum)
2005, CD, Album, Sony BMG Music Entertainment,
Various
100% Bärndütsch
2004, CD, Comp, Universal, ,
, Soft Rock/Chanson/Pop Rock/Vocal
Various
Just The Best - Swiss Hits - Vol. 2
2004, CD, Comp, BMG Switzerland, Ariola, ,
, Euro House/Soft Rock/Pop Rock/Folk Rock
Various
Just The Best - Swiss Hits - Vol. 1
2003, CD, Comp, BMG Switzerland, Ariola
Various
Schmusebär
2003, 2xCD, Comp, Universal,
Various
Alpenrock
2003,
Various
Swiss Bands For Peace
2002, CD, Comp, Hear We Go, Radio Argovia,
Various
Swiss All Stars Railroad Tour
2000, CD, Comp, BMG Ariola (Schweiz) AG
Various
Best of Frutigen
2000, CD, Album, Comp, BlueBuffaloRecords
Various
Frohes Fest!
2000, CD, Comp, BMG, Ariola, ,
, Holiday
Various
Villa Wahnsinn - Irrsinn Total
1999, 3xCD, Comp + Box, Comp, Trilogie, Trilogie, Blue Martin Records, K-Tel, K-Tel
Various
Nachtexpress-Party
1999, 5xCD, Comp, Das Beste Reader's Digest (2), ,
, Schlager/Volksmusik
Various
Villa Wahnsinn Vol. 8
1999, CD, Comp, Blue Martin Records
Various
Country Music Made In Switzerland
1999, CD, Comp, Musica Helvetica
Various
Schweizer Schlager Express - 50 Super-Hits Fahren Auf!
1998, 3xCD, Comp, Rondo Hitline
Various
BÄRNisch
1997, CD, Comp, Not On Label
Various
Villa Wahnsinn Vol. 2
1996, CD, Comp, K-tel, ,
, Rock & Roll/Pop Rock/Schlager
Various
Atlanta '96 - Hitparade Der Schweizer Sportler
1996, CD, Comp, Second Label
Various
Top Of Switzerland
1996, CD, Comp, Ariola, BMG Ariola (Schweiz) AG,
Various
Musical Goes Rock
1996, CD, Comp, Hangar 21 (2)
Various
Benissimo
1995, CD, Album, Comp, Activ (2), ,
, Guggenmusik
Various
DJ Fruchtzwerg Präsentiert: Villa Wahnsinn - Die Total Verrückte CD
1995, CD, Comp, K-Tel, K-Tel, ,
, Volksmusik/Schlager/Surf/Pop Rock/Eurodance
Various
Giga Music Bern
1995, CD, Ltd, Musik Hug
Swiss Blues Authority
Swiss Blues Authority
1994, CD, Kick Ass Records
Various
Swiss All Star Band (Volume 17)
1994, CD, Hangar 21 (2), Winterthur,
Various
Alpen Rock
1992, CD, Comp, Castle Communications,
Various
Bärner Yeeh-Yeeh Beat-Music Ab 1963...
1992, 3xCass, Comp, RoRec
Various
Rockrat
1991, CD, Single, Edition Rockrat
Various
Atlantis CD-Project - Tis Is It!
1990
Various
1000 Mal Nachtexpress
1989, 8x Vinyl, Box Set,
Various
Gegen Rassismus Überall! - Contre Le Racisme Partout! - Contro Il Razzismo Dappertutto! - Dapertut Encunter Il Rassissem!
1987, 2xLP, Comp, Zytglogge, Zytglogge, ,
, Chanson/Pop Rock/Prog Rock/Blues Rock/New Wave/Soft Rock/Folk
Various
Freut Euch Des Liedes = Chantons La Vie = Cantando La Vita
1986
Various
19th International Annual Meeting Society of Nuclear Medicine
1981, LP, PolyGram (Switzerland) AG
Beat Schlatter
Witzparade!
CD, Comp, TBA, ,
, Interview/Dialogue/Comedy
Krokus
Krokus
2017
Circus All Star Band*
Live
