Question about Frank and Ricky - Alphaville Forum

forgottenforest · 15 Dec 2010, 10:46

I don't know if this has been talked about before, but why did both Frank and Ricky leave the band? Frank would seem the type to do this since he always looked so uncomfortable in their videos and interviews.. Oh and Bernhard as well I heard he left a couple years ago? Was it because of Marian Gold?

Streetside Romeo · 15 Dec 2010, 15:29

Of course, this issue has popped up in many different threads on this forum. To the best of my knowledge, Frank left in 1984 because he didn't like the attention, Ricky left in 1997 to stop making music altogether and spend his time with his family in France, and Bernd left in 2003 (but hadn't been involved with anything AV-related after ForeverPop in 2001) because (from what I understood) he and Marian didn't share the same views on Alphaville anymore (live vs. studio, sound and work-style,...).

Kaz · 15 Dec 2010, 16:11

But Bernd and Marian are still friends and talk to each other regularly, according to Marian. In fact, there are some nice photos of them together, talking and laughing, at the 25th anniversary party.

forgottenforest · 16 Dec 2010, 13:42

Wow, I wonder how he feels now since none of the original band members are left, in a way it's not the same Alphaville for me.. I guess everything happens for a reason.. but im glad he still puts it together

Humbert · 17 Dec 2010, 06:40

"We must stick together or we're bound to lose"

Ain't it strange ?

:)

Brendon · 09 Apr 2011, 23:41

Personally, I feel like Ricky and Bernhard betrayed the Alphaville brand by leaving. Or maybe as a fan I placed them on a pedestal. I can remember in '94 when Prostitute was released I was elated that my heroes were back and active on the circuit. Maybe they're human after all.

nicole · 10 Apr 2011, 04:15

I agree Brendon, but I also feel that Frank betrayed Marian and Bernhard. AV was getting known well when Frank left the band. I look at it as being that when your in a band, your committed to the band Your there for your band members, and you will never let them down. Honestly, Marian is the only true "Alphaville member" because he was the start of AV and he will always be apart of AV...hes the singer so he has to!

FallenAngel · 10 Apr 2011, 07:39

Don't think so, I am happy for their input in AV, but what if they had stayd against their will?
Don't think that would have been an ideal situation...

Alien · 10 Apr 2011, 09:35

It's pretty much unfair to talk about betrayal when none of us knows for sure what actually happened when Frank, Ricky and then Bernd had to leave...

Kaz · 10 Apr 2011, 10:11

Agreed. Even though Bernd had his say when he left, he didn't really make his reasons clear enough for anyone to understand. We should respect their decisions and leave it as it is.

15 Dec 2010, 10:46	#1
forgottenforest Dreamer Join Date: 07 Dec 2010 Posts: 2	Question about Frank and Ricky I don't know if this has been talked about before, but why did both Frank and Ricky leave the band? Frank would seem the type to do this since he always looked so uncomfortable in their videos and interviews.. Oh and Bernhard as well I heard he left a couple years ago? Was it because of Marian Gold?

15 Dec 2010, 15:29	#2
Streetside Romeo Strange Attractor Join Date: 18 Mar 2001 Location: Dötlingen, Germany Posts: 742	Of course, this issue has popped up in many different threads on this forum. To the best of my knowledge, Frank left in 1984 because he didn't like the attention, Ricky left in 1997 to stop making music altogether and spend his time with his family in France, and Bernd left in 2003 (but hadn't been involved with anything AV-related after ForeverPop in 2001) because (from what I understood) he and Marian didn't share the same views on Alphaville anymore (live vs. studio, sound and work-style,...). I prefer to walk with my own feet I prefer to dance to my own beat I prefer to sing my own song I prefer to live - do you wanna come along? (Ephemere - Eternal Travelers pt. III) NEW ALBUM RELEASED: Check out my synth-rock band EPHEMERE's latest, the wonderfully synth-heavy LP "Hobos & Architects": www.ephemere.de

15 Dec 2010, 16:11	#3
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	But Bernd and Marian are still friends and talk to each other regularly, according to Marian. In fact, there are some nice photos of them together, talking and laughing, at the 25th anniversary party. Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

17 Dec 2010, 06:40	#5
Humbert Exclusive Fanclub Member Join Date: 05 Nov 2004 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 116	"We must stick together or we're bound to lose" Ain't it strange ? :) Silence is golden,music is Gold

09 Apr 2011, 23:41	#6
Brendon Dreamer Join Date: 16 Dec 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 14	Personally, I feel like Ricky and Bernhard betrayed the Alphaville brand by leaving. Or maybe as a fan I placed them on a pedestal. I can remember in '94 when Prostitute was released I was elated that my heroes were back and active on the circuit. Maybe they're human after all. Last edited by Krapplund; 10 Apr 2011 at 18:27.

16 Dec 2010, 13:42	#4
forgottenforest Dreamer Join Date: 07 Dec 2010 Posts: 2	Wow, I wonder how he feels now since none of the original band members are left, in a way it's not the same Alphaville for me.. I guess everything happens for a reason.. but im glad he still puts it together

10 Apr 2011, 04:15	#7
nicole Dreamer Join Date: 24 Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,937	I agree Brendon, but I also feel that Frank betrayed Marian and Bernhard. AV was getting known well when Frank left the band. I look at it as being that when your in a band, your committed to the band Your there for your band members, and you will never let them down. Honestly, Marian is the only true "Alphaville member" because he was the start of AV and he will always be apart of AV...hes the singer so he has to!

10 Apr 2011, 07:39	#8
FallenAngel Some Kind Of Angel Join Date: 11 Apr 2003 Location: In the middle of the riddle... Posts: 23,740	Don't think so, I am happy for their input in AV, but what if they had stayd against their will? Don't think that would have been an ideal situation... You can do just what you wanna You can kill or you can die Be a beggar or a princess But you'll never lose your style Ephemere - Fallen Angel

10 Apr 2011, 09:35	#9
Alien Trapped in Dreams Join Date: 10 May 2001 Location: CHG MO RUS Posts: 17,201	It's pretty much unfair to talk about betrayal when none of us knows for sure what actually happened when Frank, Ricky and then Bernd had to leave... *MADE IN USSR*

10 Apr 2011, 10:11	#10
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	Agreed. Even though Bernd had his say when he left, he didn't really make his reasons clear enough for anyone to understand. We should respect their decisions and leave it as it is. Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.