Marian Gold Real Name Hartwig Schierbaum Born May 26 1954 In Herford Germany Is Best Known As The Lead Singer Of The German Synth-Pop Group Alphaville. He Has Released Two Solo Albums. So Long Celeste 1992 And United 1996 . He Continues To Write And Release Records Under The Alphaville Name And Perform Live With The Alphaville Live Band.