Peter Kraus at 88: The Eighth Farewell Tour – And It's All His Son's Fault
You know how it is: you say your goodbyes, and then you end up coming back anyway. Peter Kraus is no different. The Austrian godfather of Rock’n’Roll has announced he's going on a farewell tour for the eighth (!) time. And at 88 years old. But this time, it's different: his son has brought him back.
The Son as the Puppet Master
It's almost a family saga: Peter Kraus, who's been rocking stages since the 1950s, had actually had enough. But his son, who's also in the music business, wouldn't let up. "Dad, people want to see you one more time," he must have convinced him. And it worked. The Peter Kraus Farewell Tour 2026/27 promises to be one last great spectacle.
From "Tiger" to "Sugar Baby"
Who doesn't know hits like "Tiger" or "Sugar Baby"? Peter Kraus was the German Elvis, the Austrian rocker with that certain Viennese charm. His career is legendary, and the fact that he's strapping on his guitar one more time is a gift for all fans of good old Rock’n’Roll.
Of course, he shouldn't be confused with the American actor Peter Krause – even if the names sound similar. Our Peter Kraus is, and remains, the king of German-language Rock’n’Roll.
What Can We Expect on the Tour?
- Classics from six decades: From his first hits to new interpretations.
- Special guests: Rumour has it that his long-time friend Peter Maffay might join him at some concerts.
- A stage show that pulls out all the stops one last time.
And then there's the matter of the Peter Krauskopf – an inside joke among fans? Maybe there'll be a few characters (a play on 'Krauskopf', meaning curly head or quirky person) like that in the audience.
A Phenomenon: The Eighth Farewell Tour
He's said goodbye eight times already. But who can blame an artist who, at 88, is still giving it his all? Quite the opposite: it shows that music keeps you young and passion knows no age limits. So, grab your tickets and be there when the rock legend rocks the stage for the (really?) last time.