Der Junge mit der Gitarre
Tobias Schacht, born 1976 in Kamp‑Lintfort, Germany, is better known by his
stage name Der Junge mit der Gitarre. Raised in Tecklenburg as the son of a
pastoral assistant and organist, Tobias Schacht pursued a classical guitar
education followed by a jazz scholarship in Texas before shifting to a career in
music. His breakthrough came in 1998 when he performed at the Bizarre‑Festival’s
“Speakers’ Corner”, a moment that also inspired his moniker. In 2002 he released
the EP Meer sehn, establishing his melodic schlager style. The same year he
debuted his debut album Dagegen, followe...
