Biography
Zangtaler Quintett
Effective period / Period of releases: 1975 - 1991
Members: Werner Maier, Erich Rauth, Heribert Pirsterer, Franz Böhm (2), Raimund Rabitsch, Franz Gspurning
Accordionist Heribert Pirsterer founded the "Zangtaler Quintett" and is still the leader of these ensembles today.They were one of the first groups in Austria to make music in the Oberkrainer style.
Occupation:
Heribert Pirsterer (group leader, accordion, keyboard, vocal)
Willibald Purker (baritone, trombone, trumpet, electric bass, vocal)
Josef Reisinger (clarinet, trumpet, electric guitar, lead singer)
Paul Legat (guitar, drums, vocal)
Werner Maier (trumpet tenor horn, keyboard, vocal)