Die Missouris

Die Missouris were a German schlager ensemble from Germany established in 1961. The group consisted of the musicians Michael Holm and Albert Schützenberger, who performed under the stage names Bert Berger and Boy Berger. They achieved professional recognition for the track “Texas Jimmy” (1961), which reached number 2 at the German Schlager-Festspiele. Their recording career began with the tracks “Ich will dich immer wieder küssen” (1961) and “Nur für Verliebte” (1961). They achieved professional recognition for appearing in the film Schlager-Revue 1962 (1962). Their discography included the tracks “Heute Abend (da bin ich ein glücklicher Mann)” (1961) and “Sage mir nie Goodbye” (1961). The ensemble achieved professional recognition for the track “Der King” (1963), which was a cover of an Elvis Presley recording. The ensemble became inactive in 1963. Holm achieved professional recognition for a career as a soloist and producer and founding the ensemble Mike und Joe with the musician Joachim Heider.