Alphaville are a German rock group, specialising in either mysterious, lyrical ballads or heavy electronic rock, depending on your point of view.

Their first single, "Big in Japan", was a major international hit in 1984. Their third single, "Forever Young", is equally well-known.

Compared to most bands who have been around for almost two decades, Alphaville's releases have been comparatively few, with a total of seven albums by the group, two solo albums by Marian Gold, the group's vocalist, and a number of compilation and live albums.

Currently under development is the group's eighth album.

Band members:

	Ricky Echolette Instruments Real name: Wolfgang Neuhaus (The "Echolette" was an old microphone model made by the German company Sennheiser.) Born Cologne, 6 August 1960 Joined Alphaville in January 1985 Left Alphaville in 1997 See also: Songwriters, Musicians
Marian Gold Voices Real name: Hartwig Schierbaum Born Herford, 26 May 1954 Released two solo albums: So Long Celeste in 1992, and United in 1996 See also: Songwriters
	Bernhard Lloyd Machines Real name: Bernhard Gößling Born Enger, 2 February 1960 Remixed most of the group's tracks for Dreamscapes Now also one half of AtlanticPopes See also: Songwriters
Frank Mertens Keyboards Real Name: Frank Sorgatz Born Enger, 26 October 1961 Left Alphaville in December 1984 Formed Lonely Boys with Matine and Felix Lille Subsequently performed & created as Maelstrom See also: Songwriters