Anyone who has followed the rise of Tokio Hotel will remember that Bill and Tom Kaulitz were still very young when they made their musical breakthrough. When the single “Through the Monsoon” was released in 2005, the twins were just 15 years old. Bill Kaulitz had even made his first TV appearance beforehand – but it wasn’t voluntary.
Bill and Tom Kaulitz: Hollywood glamor made in Germany
Bill and Tom Kaulitz have achieved what most teen idols only dream of: They have mastered the leap into the here and now without alienating the fans of the past. 20 years after the chart success of “Through the Monsoon”, the former rock musicians are more successful than ever. Surprisingly, Bill and Tom hardly impress more than musicians, but rather through their unique personalities.
In their mid-30s, the iconic twins have become entertainers who enjoy appearing as star guests on TV. With Kaulitz & Kaulitz, the two even got their own documentary soap on Netflix. Bill and Tom also keep their finger on the pulse in other ways: the two of them are completely unabashed on social media. This openness pays off: her Hollywood podcast in particular is extremely well received. But Bill also knows how to convince in other ways: following the example of his sister-in-law Heidi Klum he heats up the fans with bare skin:
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Curious but true: This is how Bill Kaulitz’s first TV appearance came about
Bill and Tom Kaulitz discovered their musical talent as small children; Already at the age of 7 they dreamed of making their own music. The two people from Magdeburg founded a band in the early 2000s and gave their first small concerts in their area. However, commercial success still eluded the young musicians. But that should change soon, because… Bill Kaulitz suddenly became famous through a TV appearance!
Curious: Just because Bill lost a bet against his brotherthe performance even took place. In 2003, Bill Kaulitz took part in the children’s version of the talent show Star Search rather involuntarily. The slim teenager immediately caught the eye with his extravagant look and showed even back then that he had star qualities. Here you can see the sweet appearance:
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The fact that the extroverted young singer was a real megastar didn’t go unnoticed for long: a music manager became aware of him after Bill’s performance and signed his band directly. The rest is history.