Franz Josef Degenhardt has died

As a leftist songwriter and writer, Franz Josef Degenhardt has died. He passed away on November 14 at the age of 79 surrounded by his family. The PhD lawyer first became known with his song "Spiel nicht mit den Schmuddelkindern" from the album of the same name released in 1965. Until his old age, Degenhardt published a whole series of albums and books, which made him a spokesperson for the leftist scene.