Falco, the Austrian musician who brought us 80's classics, "Der Kommissar" and "Rock Me Amadeus" died on this day (February 6th) in 1998 after being involved in a motor vehicle accident.
"Rock Me Amadeus"
"Rock Me Amadeus" (radio single version)
"Der Kommissar"
Contrary to popular belief the German singing Falco DID not record the English version of "Der Kommissar" that MTV played all the time. The English version was a cover by the U.K. band After The Fire.