Alexander Hacke was born in Berlin-Neukölln in 1965. He played in several influential underground bands, including Mekanik Destrüktiw Kommando, Sprung aus den Wolken, and Sentimentale Jugend with his ex-girlfriend Christiane F. He joined Einstürzende Neubauten in 1980, at the age of 14. As a producer and composer, he has created music for theatre productions, documentaries and feature films. Since 2001, he has collaborated with his wife, Danielle de Picciotto, on musical compositions.
