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My Take
DJ Ötzi simply makes me smile. Born Gerry Friedle in Tyrol in 1971, he became the cheerful engine of the German-language schlager scene, and the wider world knows him for his 2000 hit Hey Baby. That track is a pure bundle of feel-good energy, the kind that turns any party or ski lodge into a singalong. People underrate how hard it actually is to commit fully to making others happy without a hint of pretension. His Goldene Stimmgabel and string of awards feel well earned. I genuinely love performers who can hand out uncomplicated joy, and he does it better than most.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- DJ Ötzi
- Name (Japanese)
- DJエッツィ
- Reading
- DJえっつぃ
- Born
- January 7, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- St. Johann in Tirol, Tyrol, Austria
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / entertainer / recording artist / disc jockey / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Amadeus Austrian Music Awards
- 2000 Goldene Stimmgabel
- 2008 Echo Pop Award for the Hit of the Year
- 2001 Echo Pop Award for the Hit of the Year
- Sign of honour of Tirol
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.djoetzi.at
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dj_oetzi/
- Xhttps://x.com/dj_oetzi
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ%20%C3%96tzi
Frequently asked questions
When was DJ Ötzi born?
Born January 7, 1971 (age 55).
Where is DJ Ötzi from?
DJ Ötzi is from St. Johann in Tirol, Tyrol, Austria.
What does DJ Ötzi do?
DJ Ötzi works as singer, entertainer, recording artist, disc jockey, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.