Dritte Wahl
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• Dritte Wahl (translated: "Third Choice") first performed in 1988
• They play political punk rock and were doing it back in East Germany
• The band was founded by Holm, Busch´n, Gunnar and Krel
• However, bass player Holm left Dritte Wahl in 1991 and the remaining line-up consisted of Busch´n (vocals, bass, † 2005), Gunnar (guitar, vocals) and Krel (drums) back then
• Their lyrics often contain personal or sociocritical lyrics with left-wing impact
• In 1998 the band founded their own record label under the name Rausch Records, that was later renamed as Dritte Wahl Records
• On 17 January 2005, Busch´n died of stomach cancer aged 35
• The remaining members didn't want to disband, but to continue their career (as it was also Busch´n's explicit wish)
• Since 19 April 2005, Stefan - formerly guitarist for the Crushing Caspars - has been playing the bass
• Dritte Wahl are known for their energetic live concerts