The Previous Icon Was Daryl Hall
She, the German singer, went international in 1983 with an anti-war new wave anthem whose original German lyrics protested nuclear fears, hitting high on US charts after an English version. Her tomboyish style—spiky hair and leather—stood out in pop’s glam world, making her a European feminist icon. The band’s album sold millions, with TV hosting later. Now writing children’s books, her Cold War-era hit appears in films. For those who learned the words phonetically, she’s unforgettable.
Can you name this German protest pop singer?
