Eurocheque

Eurocheque was a trio from Bergisch-Gladbach founded in the summer of 1980 by Martin Trapphoff and Thomas Schreiner, both previously with the Cologne punk band De Bensberger, trying to get a record deal with a German major with new band Eurocheque and other style of music. Trapphoff set up a private recording studio in his parents' home. At this time Trapphoff / Schreiner still texted in English. When the triumphal march of the NDW began at the end of 1981, Eurocheque also thought about it and from that time only texted in German. 

Dissatisfied with their own singing and lyrics, Eurocheque sought reinforcement. From 200 applicants finally Matthias Klaas was selected, who completed the band. At that time Thomas Schreiner left the band. In 1982, the first single production at Teldec -with guest musician Norbert Weidmann that became a permanent member of Eurocheque- was 'Oh Wei, Oh Wei' ("Oh knows, Oh knows"). This single contains one of the cult lyrics of the NDW.

Eurocheque continued to make music pieces and sometimes played smaller concerts. Weidmann then left in 1989 and Trapphoff / Klaas continued in twos. Three years later, guitarist Frank Wester joined Eurocheque. In 2005 Eurocheque released a new album 'Die Runde Sache' on the small label Kernkrach. [SOURCE: NEUE DEUTSCHE WELLE: SKANDAL IM INTERNET!]