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Legendary German Composer and Passport Founder Klaus Doldinger Dies at 89
18 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Renowned German composer Klaus Doldinger passed away on October 16th
- Doldinger founded the influential jazz-fusion band Passport and composed iconic film scores
- His music for Das Boot and The NeverEnding Story became global hits
Renowned German composer Klaus Doldinger, who passed away on October 16th at the age of 89, leaves behind an indelible mark on the world of music. Born in Berlin in 1936, Doldinger was drawn to the free-flowing rhythms of jazz music brought to Germany by American GIs after World War II, a stark contrast to the rigid marching tunes of the Nazi era.
