Hoelderlin is a German progressive rock band that was formed in 1970 as Hölderlin by Joachim and Christian Grumbkow. They are influenced by rock, jazz, and folk music. They changed their name to Hoelderlin in 1973. 1st Phase 1970 Hoelderlin is founded in November by the brothers Joachim and Christian von Grumbkow together with Nanny de Ruig. Nanny sings and dances, Joachim von Grumbkow plays cello, flute, guitar & keyboards, and Christian von Grumbkow plays guitar. 1971 In May three more members join the band: Christian Noppeney (viola, guitar), Peter Käseberg (bass) and Michael Bruchmann (drums). Christian and Peter write the majority of the group's lyrics, which are influenced by the works of the poet Friedrich Hoelderlin. In August Hoelderlin signs a contract with the label OHR Musik. 1972 In January the band works on its first album HOELDERLIN?S TRAUM in Dieter Dierk?s studio. The album receives exceptional reviews from the music press both within Germany and abroad, including the US magazine EUROCK. In the fall the band goes on a radio tour throughout Germany, giving interviews and performances for all major radio stations. Joachim von Grumbkow plays the cello on the TANGERINE DREAM album ?Zeit?.