1. Karel Gott

3. Born in Plzeň ( 1939 )
He was electrician in ČKD
Than in 1958, he won an amateur singer competiton and became famous
In 1960, he left his job and studied opera at the Prague Conservatory

4. He became famous in Germany
Because he was singing in German
He stole many hits from west and just changed lyrics
He signed anticharta 77 because he had good relationship with communists
Only few artists visited so many countries like him

5. After velvet revolution, he was singing czech anthem on Václav square with banned artists
He is also called Gottfather, because of his contacts in music industry
He won Golden nightingale 37 times
Also won TýTý awards 27 times
He is still active artist