Roman Lob (born 2 July 1990) is a German singer-songwriter. In January and February 2012, Lob was a contestant in the German TV show ''

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. He is also the lead singer of the band Rooftop Kingdom, an alternative rock band with origins in

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. He was also a founding member of German

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band, Days of Despite.

Career

2007–2011: Early beginnings

In 2007, Lob took part in the fourth series of the German ''Idol'' format ''

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'' but had to quit due to a vocal cord infection. He had already advanced into the field of the top 20 contestants. In 2008, Roman took part in the competition to represent Germany at the

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, as a part of the boy band G12P – Germany 12 Points. The song "When the Boys Come" was ultimately not chosen to compete in the national final.

2012–present: Eurovision Song Contest 2012

On 16 February 2012, he won the show ''

'' and represented Germany in the

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. He achieved eighth place with 110 points in the contest.

Personal life

Along with his sister Lob grew up in Rott, a district of

. After high-school diploma, he trained as an industrial mechanic at an auto parts supplier in

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until January 2011. Lob loves to spend his free time snowboarding and downhill. Because of his love of music he has a microphone tattoo on the chest.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Other charted songs

References

External links

Official Homepage of Roman Lob
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