Klaus Scharfschwerdt, longtime drummer in the Ostrock band Puhdys, has died. This was announced by his family on Facebook. Scharfschwerdt died on June 10 of complications from cancer. The musician had been suffering from lung cancer for years.
Twice best drummer in the GDR
Scharfschwertt was a drummer in the rock band Die from 1979 Puhdys active. In the same year he replaced Gunther Wosylus. As a result, he was able to make a name for himself as a drummer and was awarded “best drummer in the GDR” from 1984 to 1986. In addition, Die Puhdys received an echo for their life’s work in 2016.
Before that, Scharfschwerdt played in GDR rock bands such as Vulcan, Prinzip and Stern Meißen. In addition, Klaus Scharfschwerdt founded the band together with Hans Wintoch Scharfschwerdt’s new territory.
His former Puhdys band member Dieter Hertrampf also said: “After Harry, he is now the second Puhdy that no longer exists. I am stunned and my thoughts are with his wife and son.”. In August 2020, bassist and co-founder Harry Jeske passed away at the age of 82.
statement from the family
“Deep pain fills us, we are without words. And yet we unfortunately have to announce: Our Klaus Scharfschwert finally lost his long fight against cancer last Friday. He was always strong and full of hope. We shared this hope and were firmly convinced: He can do it! Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be. Please give us as a family the quiet time we need now. It was also his wish that the funeral service should only be for the immediate family. Please respect that. Thank you.”