Rainald Grebe

Rainald Grebe entered the world in Cologne and completed his training at Berlin's Academy for Dramatic Arts. Recognition came chiefly through his place in the German cabaret circuit, where he appeared in venues nationwide and issued multiple albums that earned favorable notice. His professional path opened in 2000 with the 2004 release of his debut album, The Farewell Concert. Four further albums followed, together with several novels and hymnals, most of which collected awards. Apart from his solo output, Grebe also worked with the group Berlin Chapel of Reconciliation, handling vocals and piano while Martin Brewer played drums and Marcus Baumgart handled guitar. Under that band name, Grebe issued the album 2008 to 1968 in 2008.