German musician, singer and songwriter, born 22 September 1951 in Cologne-Raderthal, Germany. Father of Achim Petry.
Debuting with the critically acclaimed Ein Freund, Ein Mann in 1976, Wolfgang Petry enjoyed a steady career until the 1990s, when he reached a new level of popularity, complete with awards. He continued recording after his heyday of the '90s, and released material well into the 2000s.