Arno Steffen, born on August 28, 1953, in Cologne, Germany, is a multifaceted musician, composer, and producer whose career spans punk rock, avant-garde, and pop music. He began with the band Interstellar Overdrive in 1970 and later co-founded the Zeltinger Band in 1979, contributing as a guitarist and songwriter. In 1983, Steffen released his solo album "Schlager," notable for its innovative use of the Emulator II sampler, including the hit single "Supergut (ne)?!". His collaborations with producer Conny Plank and Dieter Moebius led to experimental performances like "Around the Globe" and "Westworld." Steffen has also composed music for films and television, including multiple episodes of "Tatort" and "Das Wunder von Lengede." In 2021, he received the Holger-Czukay-Preis for Pop Music from the city of Cologne, honoring his diverse contributions to the music industry. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arno_Steffen?utm_source=openai))