Members
Bill Kaulitzlead vocals, original · 2001current- Georg Listingbass, original · 2001current
- Gustav Schäferdrums (drum set), original · 2001current
- Tom Kaulitzguitar, original · 2001current
Tokio Hotel was formed in 2001, marking the beginning of their journey in the music industry.
The band is known for their unique blend of pop rock, alternative rock, and later, electropop and synth-pop.
Their debut album, "Schrei," released in 2005, featured the hit single "Durch den Monsun," which launched them to fame.
Biography
Formation
Tokio Hotel is a German pop rock band formed in 2001 in Magdeburg, Germany, by identical twin brothers Bill and Tom Kaulitz, along with bassist Georg Listing and drummer Gustav Schäfer. The band initially performed under the name "Devilish" after the twins met Listing and Schäfer at one of their shows. They gained some local attention but struggled to find their footing until Bill auditioned for the reality TV talent show "Star Search" in 2003, which led to their discovery by music producer Peter Hoffmann. This pivotal moment prompted the band to change their name to Tokio Hotel, inspired by their love for Tokyo and their lifestyle of constant touring.
Breakthrough
The band's breakthrough came with the release of their debut album, "Schrei," in 2005, which included the hit single "Durch den Monsun." This song catapulted them to fame, particularly in Germany, and they quickly became a household name. Their subsequent albums, including "Zimmer 483" and "Scream," solidified their status in the music industry, showcasing their evolving sound that incorporated elements of pop rock, alternative rock, and emo.
Musical Evolution
As Tokio Hotel continued to grow, they experimented with various genres, including electropop and synth-pop, particularly from 2014 onwards. Their discography expanded to include notable albums like "Humanoid," "Kings of Suburbia," and "Dream Machine," reflecting their dynamic musical style. Over the years, they have received numerous awards, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best World Stage Performance and the NRJ Music Award for International Group/Duo/Troupe of the Year, highlighting their impact on the global music scene.
Legacy
Since their inception, Tokio Hotel has won over 110 awards across various categories and countries, marking them as one of the most successful German bands of their time. Their unique blend of genres and theatrical performances have left a lasting influence on the pop rock landscape, inspiring a new generation of artists.
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Discography
20012022
- 1.Durch den Monsun 2020
- 2.HIM
- 3.White Lies
- 4.Ain’t Happy
- 5.Just a Moment
- 6.Hungover You
- 7.Smells Like Summer
- 8.Happy People
- 9.Here Comes the Night
- 10.Dreamer
- 11.Runaway
- 12.When We Were Younger
- 13.Bad Love
- 14.Another Lover
- 15.Berlin
- 16.Back to the Ocean
- 17.Durch Den Monsun 2020 (instrumental)
- 18.HIM (instrumental)
- 19.White Lies (instrumental)
- 20.Ain’t Happy (instrumental)
- 21.Just a Moment (instrumental)
- 22.Hungover You (instrumental)
- 23.Smells Like Summer (instrumental)
- 24.Happy People (instrumental)
- 25.Here Comes the Night (instrumental)
- 26.Dreamer (instrumental)
- 27.Runaway (instrumental)
- 28.When We Were Younger (instrumental)
- 29.Bad Love (instrumental)
- 30.Another Lover (instrumental)
- 31.Berlin (instrumental)
- 32.Back to the Ocean (instrumental)
Dream Machine2017
- 1.Something New5:22
- 2.Boy Don’t Cry3:33
- 3.Easy4:25
- 4.What If3:32
- 5.Elysa4:28
- 6.Dream Machine4:35
- 7.Cotton Candy Sky3:31
- 8.Better3:43
- 9.As Young as We Are3:49
- 10.Stop, Babe3:51
Kings of Suburbia2014
- 1.Feel It All4:00
- 2.Stormy Weather3:29
- 3.Run, Run, Run3:26
- 4.Love Who Loves You Back3:50
- 5.Covered In Gold4:29
- 6.Girl Got A Gun2:47
- 7.Kings Of Suburbia3:24
- 8.We Found Us3:24
- 9.Invaded3:29
- 10.Never Let You Down3:13
- 11.Louder Than Love3:35
- 12.Masquerade3:18
- 13.Dancing In The Dark3:27
- 14.The Heart Get No Sleep3:50
- 15.Great Day3:19
Darkside of the Sun2011
- 1.Noise3:53
- 2.Darkside Of The Sun3:52
- 3.World Behind My Wall4:15
- 4.Ready, Set, Go!3:34
- 5.Monsoon4:01
- 6.Scream3:21
- 7.Forever Now3:37
- 8.Automatic3:16
- 9.Humanoid3:45
- 10.Break Away3:24
- 11.Phantomrider4:29
- 12.Dogs Unleashed3:41
- 13.By Your Side4:24
- 14.Darkside of the Sun (Live)3:54
- 15.Sonnensystem3:52
- 16.Ready, Set, Go! (Grizzly Remix)3:16
- 17.Darkside of the Sun
- 18.Automatic
- 19.World Behind My Wall
- 20.Ready, Set, Go!
- 21.Monsoon
- 22.Scream
- 23.Lass Uns Laufen
- 24.Schrei
- 25.Interview above the clouds
- 26.MTV VMA 2008: Music, mayhem, Tokio Hotel
- 27.Dreams come true...and now it's partytime
- 28.Intimate confessions
- 29.Humanoid City Live
- 30.Interview with Tokio Hotel
Humanoid City Live2010
- 1.Noise (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)4:23
- 2.Human Connect To Human (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)3:52
- 3.Break Away (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)3:24
- 4.Pain Of Love (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)4:52
- 5.World Behind My Wall (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)4:19
- 6.Hey You (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)3:49
- 7.Alien (English version) (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)3:06
- 8.Ready, Set, Go! (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)3:36
- 9.Humanoid (German version) (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)2:22
- 10.Phantomrider (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)5:51
- 11.Dogs Unleashed (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)3:44
- 12.Love & Death (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)3:18
- 13.In Your Shadow I Can Shine (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)3:05
- 14.Automatic (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)3:14
- 15.Screamin' (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)4:17
- 16.Darkside Of The Sun (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)3:54
- 17.Zoom Into Me (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)3:38
- 18.Monsoon (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)4:06
- 19.Forever Now (live, 12.04.2010, Mediolanum Forum Mailand, Italien)4:13
Best Of2010
- 1.Durch den Monsun (radio mix)3:56
- 2.Der letzte Tag3:13
- 3.Mädchen aus dem All3:26
- 4.Übers Ende der Welt3:33
- 5.Schrei3:16
- 6.An deiner Seite (ich bin da)3:52
- 7.Spring nicht4:08
- 8.Automatisch3:15
- 9.Lass uns laufen4:16
- 10.Geisterfahrer4:29
- 11.Ich brech aus3:23
- 12.Für immer jetzt3:37
- 13.Rette Mich3:50
- 14.1000 Meere4:04
- 15.Komm3:53
- 16.Sonnensystem3:53
- 17.Humanoid3:45
- 18.Hurricanes And Suns3:21
Humanoid2009
- 1.Noise3:53
- 2.Darkside of the Sun3:53
- 3.Automatic3:17
- 4.World Behind My Wall4:16
- 5.Humanoid3:46
- 6.Forever Now3:38
- 7.Pain of Love3:51
- 8.Dogs Unleashed3:42
- 9.Human Connect to Human3:46
- 10.Hey You3:03
- 11.Love & Death3:05
- 12.Zoom Into Me3:53
- 13.Phantomrider4:30
- 14.That Day3:26
- 15.Alien2:56
- 16.Screamin'3:57
- 17.Komm3:53
- 18.Sonnensystem3:53
- 19.Automatisch3:17
- 20.Lass Uns Laufen4:16
- 21.Humanoid3:46
- 22.Für Immer Jetzt3:38
- 23.Kampf Der Liebe3:51
- 24.Hunde3:42
- 25.Menschen Suchen Menschen3:46
- 26.Hey Du3:03
- 27.Träumer3:05
- 28.Zoom3:53
Humanoid2009
- 1.Komm3:53
- 2.Sonnensystem3:53
- 3.Automatisch3:17
- 4.Lass uns laufen4:16
- 5.Humanoid (German version)3:46
- 6.Für immer jetzt3:38
- 7.Kampf der Liebe3:51
- 8.Hunde3:42
- 9.Menschen suchen Menschen3:46
- 10.Alien (German version)2:55
- 11.Geisterfahrer4:30
- 12.Zoom3:53
Humanoid2009
- 1.Noise3:53
- 2.Darkside Of The Sun3:53
- 3.Automatic3:17
- 4.World Behind My Wall4:16
- 5.Humanoid (English version)3:46
- 6.Forever Now3:38
- 7.Pain Of Love3:51
- 8.Dogs Unleashed3:42
- 9.Human Connect To Human3:45
- 10.Alien (English version)2:55
- 11.Phantomrider4:30
- 12.Zoom Into Me3:53
Zimmer 4832007
- 1.Übers Ende der Welt (single version)3:33
- 2.Totgeliebt3:40
- 3.Spring nicht4:09
- 4.Heilig4:02
- 5.Wo sind eure Hände3:36
- 6.Stich ins Glück4:05
- 7.Ich brech aus3:23
- 8.Reden3:11
- 9.Nach dir kommt nichts3:12
- 10.Wir sterben niemals aus2:57
- 11.Vergessene Kinder4:33
- 12.An deiner Seite (ich bin da)4:22
Scream2007
- 1.Scream3:18
- 2.Ready, Set, Go!3:34
- 3.Monsoon4:01
- 4.Love Is Dead3:41
- 5.Don’t Jump4:08
- 6.On the Edge4:07
- 7.Sacred4:00
- 8.Break Away3:24
- 9.Rescue Me3:49
- 10.Final Day3:13
- 11.Forgotten Children4:37
- 12.By Your Side4:22
Zimmer 483: Live in Europe2007
- 1.Übers Ende der Welt (live)5:13
- 2.Reden (live)2:58
- 3.Ich brech aus (live)3:26
- 4.Spring nicht (live)4:07
- 5.Der letzte Tag (live)4:42
- 6.Wo sind eure Hände (live)3:57
- 7.Durch den Monsun (live)5:43
- 8.Wir sterben niemals aus (live)2:57
- 9.Stich ins Glück (live)4:07
- 10.Ich bin nicht ich (live)4:14
- 11.Schrei (live)5:13
- 12.Vergessene Kinder (live)5:34
- 13.Leb die Sekunde (live)5:17
- 14.Heilig (live)4:23
- 15.Totgeliebt (live)5:07
- 16.In die Nacht (live)3:30
- 17.Rette mich (live)4:16
- 18.An deiner Seite (ich bin da) (live)4:27
Schrei2005
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Monsoon2007
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Ready, Set, Go!2007
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Schrei (so laut du kannst) (Essential 5)2007
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SCREAM AMERICA!2007
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Rette mich2006
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Label
- Record label
- Island Records
- Record label
- Cherrytree Records
- Record label
- Interscope Records
Achievements
- Award
- Osgar
- Award
- Berliner Bär
- Award
- Goldene Stimmgabel
- Award
- Echo Pop Award for the Best National Videoclip
- Award
- NRJ Music Award for International Group/Duo/Troupe of the Year
- Award
- MTV Europe Music Award for Best World Stage Performance
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Devilish, Tokyo Hotel, トキオ・ホテル, 東京ホテル
Tokio Hotel is a German pop rock band formed in 2001 by singer Bill Kaulitz, guitarist Tom Kaulitz, bassist Georg Listing, and drummer Gustav Schäfer. Starting from the foundation, the band's music genres were pop rock and alternative rock; since 2014, the band began to perform electropop and synth-pop.
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