Die Sputniks Was A 1960's East German Beat Band. It Was Founded In 1963 And Broke Up In 1966 Under Pressure Of The "German Democratic Republic" Leadership. Members Henry "Cott'n" Kotowski Rhythm Guitar Drums Harmonica Songwriter 24 September 1944 - 4 July 2019 Harald Waldherr Drums Axel Gröseling Bass Guitar Frank McDonald Lead Guitar