THE CANDIDATES

THE CANDIDATES are a rock band from Düsseldorf, Germany, founded in 1962, considered a cornerstone of the city's rock scene. The band covers rock classics by artists including Billy Idol, Guns n' Roses, AC/DC, Bryan Adams, Deep Purple, Gary Moore, the Rolling Stones and ZZ Top. Line-up: Chris Platte (vocals), Norbert Schymik (guitar), Werner Uhrmacher (bass) and Gerd Altrock (drums).