Is Wolf Biermann A-List?
No — Wolf Biermann is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
Begins Songwriting
Wolf begins writing and performing politically charged songs in East Germany.
Performance Ban
The East German government bans Wolf from performing publicly.
"Ermutigung" Release
Wolf releases "Ermutigung", a song that becomes a symbol of resistance in East Germany.
Citizenship Revoked
While on tour in West Germany, Wolf is stripped of his East German citizenship.
West German Career
Wolf continues his career as a singer-songwriter in West Germany.
Reunification Performances
Wolf performs in East Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall, becoming a symbol of reunification.
German Dissident Legacy
Wolf is remembered as a prominent East German dissident and singer-songwriter.
Last updated: February 21, 2026