About Roider Jackl
Lived 1906 – 1975 (aged 68). Roider Jackl was a German author, singer, forester and musician.
Roider Jackl (17 June 1906 in Weihmichl – 8 May 1975 in Freising; real name: Jakob Roider) was a German performer, singer, and folk singer, who performed in Bavarian language.
He became famous in the 1950s especially because of the writing and performing of Gstanzls (short Bavarian mocking songs). A Gstanzl normally consists of four lines, sometimes eight, and is sung in dialect. He performed for example in the Bayerischer Rundfunk and in the Nockherberg. He was a master of the political Gstanzl. Karl Valentin was among his admirers.
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Who was Roider Jackl?
German folk-musician and forester (1906-1975)
When was Roider Jackl born?
Roider Jackl was born on 17 June 1906 in Weihmichl.
When did Roider Jackl die?
Roider Jackl died on 8 May 1975 in Freising.
What was Roider Jackl's occupation?
Roider Jackl was an author, singer, forester and musician.
What nationality was Roider Jackl?
Roider Jackl was German.
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