Born on October 6, 1931 in Engerau, located ca. 60 km from Vienna. High School with a second-chance education, then studied to be a Mechanical-Dipl. Engineer. In practice, worked as a structural engineer in steel construction. I started with music in 1944 as a clarinetist in a marching band, but had to provide for the family in the war's aftermath. Unfortunately, the circumstances did not allow me to study music, even after some time had passed, it was not possible. I very much regret this lost opportunity.