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German guitarist Frank Diez dies aged 75
Berlin guitarist Frank Diez died on November 1, aged 75.
He was best known for playing with singer Peter Maffay, whose band he joined in 1974.
Diez stayed with Maffay’s band until 2004, working as a guitarist and later also as a producer.
His extended solo in Maffay’s song “Eiszeit” became one of his best-known contributions, and he joined Maffay on stage again during the singer’s 2024 farewell tour.
His career also reached across German rock and international music, including work with bands such as Atlantis and Frumpy and musical encounters with Jimi Hendrix, Chuck Berry and Little Richard.
Blues was a lasting passion: Diez and British bassist Colin Hodgkinson formed the Electric Blues Duo and played more than 1,500 concerts together.
Diez received the Blues-Louis award in 2025, and the sources give no further plans or events following his death.
Frank Diez, a Berlin guitarist known for his work with Peter Maffay, died on 1 November 2026, aged 75.
He was a founding member of the Peter Maffay Band and played with it from 1974 to 2004.
Diez also worked with German and international musicians, including Udo Lindenberg, Jimi Hendrix, Chuck Berry and Little Richard.
Blues was a lasting passion, and he performed for many years with bassist Colin Hodgkinson in the Electric Blues Duo.
He played his final concert on 2 May 2026 in Friedberg, according to ROCKS-Magazin.
- Who
- Frank Diez, a Berlin guitarist.
- What
- He died aged 75.
- When
- 1 November 2026.
- Where
- Berlin, his home city and birthplace.
- Why
- He had been seriously ill, according to the articles.
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Diez joined the Peter Maffay Band.
Diez met bassist Colin Hodgkinson during a recording session with Konstantin Wecker, and they later formed the Electric Blues Duo.
Diez played his final concert in Friedberg with Siggi Schwarz.
Diez died in Berlin, aged 75.
- Age at death
- 75
- Date of death
- 1 November 2026
- Peter Maffay Band
- 1974–2004
- Final concert
- 2 May 2026, Friedberg
- Blues award
- Blues-Louis, 2025, Lahnsteiner Bluesfestival
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