Max Buskohl (born 18 November 1988) is a German singer who finished 4th in

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Deutschland sucht den Superstar ''Deutschland sucht den Superstar'' (''DSDS''; "Germany is looking for the Superstar") is a German reality talent show. Part of the ''Idol'' franchise, it was created by British media mogul Simon Fuller as a spin-off from the British show '' ...

. Buskohl stated in an interview with Der Spiegel that he left DSDS voluntarily while RTL claims they threw out Max.

Biography

Early life

Buskohl lives with his mother and sister in

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. Buskohl was part of a band called Empty Trash with his friend Stefan, who was the guitarist, and Julius, who played bass. Max's father is

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. Buskohl lived in a boarding school in

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until 2006.

DSDS

Buskohl finished 4th in

. Buskohl auditioned for

DSDS ''Deutschland sucht den Superstar'' (''DSDS''; "Germany is looking for the Superstar") is a German reality talent show. Part of the ''Idol'' franchise, it was created by British media mogul Simon Fuller as a spin-off from the British show '' ...

because he lost a bet. Max decided to leave the show after failing in an attempt to get his band, Empty Trash, included in the recording contract if he had won. Viewers had wondered about judge

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's uncharacteristic behaviour when he gave an extremely critical review of Buskohl's performance on 21 April 2007. Buskohl is alleged to have said that Bohlen was asocial, which explains Bohlen's negative reaction. However, RTL stated that "We have made it clear that we are not looking for super-band, but a superstar". Buskohl decided to leave the show the Thursday prior to Top 4. Buskohl stated in an interview with Der Spiegel that he left DSDS voluntarily while RTL claims they threw out Buskohl. Bohlen claims that Max tried to "extort record company and the station". Buskohl participated in the Top 4 at RTL's request. Dieter Bohlen stated that ''"You may not give a shit what I say, so I do not give a damn what you're singing"'' during the Top 4.

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, who was originally eliminated, replaced Buskohl in the show. Buskohl was considered a heartthrob on the show with his "super-slim" body and being tall.

Performances

Post-DSDS

Buskohl needed emergency surgery on his right arm after being attacked. Surgery saved his arm. However, it was unclear if his ring finger would be saved. RTL prevented Buskohl from performing on

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candidates sign stricted contracts with RTL. Candidates must get permission to performe on other TV stations. Since appearing on DSDS, Buskohl has come out with two singles. He came out with "''Here Without You''" in 2007 and "''You're Sixteen''" in 2009. He also recorded a cover of "

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" with his father Carl Carlton and

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. His first solo album "Sidewalk Conversation" was released in late 2012. In 2013 he shared the stage with German singer Daniel Schuhmacher.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Sources

External links

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