Biography
April 14, 1949
Birthday of Peter Bursch
Birthday of Peter Bursch
Since 1965
Guitar concerts in Europe, USA, USSR, and China; at the Burg Waldeck Festival, in London folk clubs, in Ballybunion and Dublin in Ireland, and on the Côte d’Azur in Southern France.
Guitar concerts in Europe, USA, USSR, and China; at the Burg Waldeck Festival, in London folk clubs, in Ballybunion and Dublin in Ireland, and on the Côte d’Azur in Southern France.
1968
Founder, composer, and guitarist of [ BRÖSELMASCHINE ], one of Germany’s oldest rock bands.
Founded one of the first communes (shared living communities) in Duisburg with members, friends, and supporters of BRÖSELMASCHINE.
Performances with BRÖSELMASCHINE at the Easter March (Ostermarsch) between Duisburg and Dortmund, including a 1983 performance with BAP in front of over 100,000 participants.
Concerts in Belgium, the Netherlands, England, Switzerland, and Germany.
Founder, composer, and guitarist of [ BRÖSELMASCHINE ], one of Germany’s oldest rock bands.
Founded one of the first communes (shared living communities) in Duisburg with members, friends, and supporters of BRÖSELMASCHINE.
Performances with BRÖSELMASCHINE at the Easter March (Ostermarsch) between Duisburg and Dortmund, including a 1983 performance with BAP in front of over 100,000 participants.
Concerts in Belgium, the Netherlands, England, Switzerland, and Germany.
Since 1969
Lecturer for guitar at universities, academies, and adult education centers (Volkshochschulen).
Lecturer for guitar at universities, academies, and adult education centers (Volkshochschulen).
1971
Release of the first album with BRÖSELMASCHINE. Recorded at Dierks Studios. Produced by Dieter Dierks.
Release of the first album with BRÖSELMASCHINE. Recorded at Dierks Studios. Produced by Dieter Dierks.
1974
Release of the second album with BRÖSELMASCHINE. Recorded at Conny’s Studio. Produced by Conny Plank.
Release of the second album with BRÖSELMASCHINE. Recorded at Conny’s Studio. Produced by Conny Plank.
Since 1975
Author of over [ 20 guitar and songbooks ]. They are considered the most popular books of their kind, not only in Germany. Published in many European countries, the USA, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Greece, and China. [ Voggenreiter ]
Renowned guitarists have learned using the „Peter Bursch Method“—ranging from Die Toten Hosen to the Scorpions.
Session guitarist at the studios of Conny Plank and Dieter Dierks.
Author of over [ 20 guitar and songbooks ]. They are considered the most popular books of their kind, not only in Germany. Published in many European countries, the USA, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Greece, and China. [ Voggenreiter ]
Renowned guitarists have learned using the „Peter Bursch Method“—ranging from Die Toten Hosen to the Scorpions.
Session guitarist at the studios of Conny Plank and Dieter Dierks.
Since 1976
Director of Germany’s largest rock seminar at the Remscheid Academy.
Music journalist for specialist magazines such as FACHBLATT, METAL HAMMER, MUSIK EXPRESS, GITARRE & BASS, SCHOOLJAM, VISIONS, ROLLING STONE, SPEX, and GUITAR PLAYER.
Performances and workshops at the Musikmesse Frankfurt, the world’s largest music trade fair.
Director of Germany’s largest rock seminar at the Remscheid Academy.
Music journalist for specialist magazines such as FACHBLATT, METAL HAMMER, MUSIK EXPRESS, GITARRE & BASS, SCHOOLJAM, VISIONS, ROLLING STONE, SPEX, and GUITAR PLAYER.
Performances and workshops at the Musikmesse Frankfurt, the world’s largest music trade fair.
Since 1978
Performances and workshops at the NAMM Show in Los Angeles with artists including Steve Vai, Uli Jon Roth, Billy Sheehan, Albert King, Laurence Juber, Jerry Donahue, and John 5.
Release of the album I FEEL FINE with BRÖSELMASCHINE. Recorded at Delta Studios. Mixed at Dierks Studios by Gert Rautenbach.
Performed at the Spiegelei Rock Festival at the Rhein-Ruhr-Halle in Duisburg with BRÖSELMASCHINE.
Performances and workshops at the NAMM Show in Los Angeles with artists including Steve Vai, Uli Jon Roth, Billy Sheehan, Albert King, Laurence Juber, Jerry Donahue, and John 5.
Release of the album I FEEL FINE with BRÖSELMASCHINE. Recorded at Delta Studios. Mixed at Dierks Studios by Gert Rautenbach.
Performed at the Spiegelei Rock Festival at the Rhein-Ruhr-Halle in Duisburg with BRÖSELMASCHINE.
1981
Solo album PETER BURSCH.
Solo performance at the Festival der Jugend (Festival of Youth) at the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund in front of 20,000 spectators, sharing the stage with Angela Davis, Konstantin Wecker, Hannes Wader, Dieter Süverkrüp, and Franz-Josef Degenhardt.
Solo album PETER BURSCH.
Solo performance at the Festival der Jugend (Festival of Youth) at the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund in front of 20,000 spectators, sharing the stage with Angela Davis, Konstantin Wecker, Hannes Wader, Dieter Süverkrüp, and Franz-Josef Degenhardt.
Since 1987
Musical director of the Turkish-German music ensemble RÜZGARGÜLÜ / WINDROSE.
Musical director of the Turkish-German music ensemble RÜZGARGÜLÜ / WINDROSE.
1988
Historic „AUFRUHR-FESTIVAL“ (Riot Festival) at the Duisburg-Rheinhausen rolling mill with BRÖSELMASCHINE. Performed in front of 35,000 spectators at this highlight protest event against the closure of the Krupp steelworks, performing alongside Herbert Grönemeyer and Die Toten Hosen.
Historic „AUFRUHR-FESTIVAL“ (Riot Festival) at the Duisburg-Rheinhausen rolling mill with BRÖSELMASCHINE. Performed in front of 35,000 spectators at this highlight protest event against the closure of the Krupp steelworks, performing alongside Herbert Grönemeyer and Die Toten Hosen.
1991
Concept development and editorial collaboration for the Jimi Hendrix special on WDR Television’s [ Rockpalast ].
Concept development and editorial collaboration for the Jimi Hendrix special on WDR Television’s [ Rockpalast ].
Since 1991
Staging, concept, and direction of rock theater spectacles for the annual cultural weeks Duisburger Akzente.
Various music projects with well-known musicians from the Ruhr area, including the [ ALL STAR BAND ].
Session guitarist for bands such as BAP, BLÄCK FÖÖSS, etc.
Guitar series on radio and television.
Founder and director of the [ EURO-ROCK ] youth project for the city of Duisburg.
Staging, concept, and direction of rock theater spectacles for the annual cultural weeks Duisburger Akzente.
Various music projects with well-known musicians from the Ruhr area, including the [ ALL STAR BAND ].
Session guitarist for bands such as BAP, BLÄCK FÖÖSS, etc.
Guitar series on radio and television.
Founder and director of the [ EURO-ROCK ] youth project for the city of Duisburg.
1995
Co-founder (with his wife Marita) and director of their own music school in Duisburg.
Co-founder (with his wife Marita) and director of their own music school in Duisburg.
1996
Publication of the comic-style guitar book GIB MAL’N A (Give Me an A) with Marita and illustrator Kim Schmidt.
Publication of the comic-style guitar book GIB MAL’N A (Give Me an A) with Marita and illustrator Kim Schmidt.
October 1997
Awarded the „Golden Guitar Book“ at the well-known SESSION MUSIK guitar festival in Walldorf for selling over 1 million copies.
Awarded the „Golden Guitar Book“ at the well-known SESSION MUSIK guitar festival in Walldorf for selling over 1 million copies.
Since 1998
Solo concerts at international guitar festivals.
Solo concerts at international guitar festivals.
Since 1999
Guitar workshops with the BLÄCK FÖÖSS at the Domforum in Cologne.
Guitar workshops with the BLÄCK FÖÖSS at the Domforum in Cologne.
2000 – 2004
Lecturer at the Folkwang University of the Arts.
Lecturer at the Folkwang University of the Arts.
2001
Publication of the English and American editions of the Rock Guitar Book.
Publication of the English and American editions of the Rock Guitar Book.
2004
The American guitar manufacturer Martin designs a special signature model with Peter Bursch: [ PETER BURSCH GUITAR MODEL ].
The American guitar manufacturer Martin designs a special signature model with Peter Bursch: [ PETER BURSCH GUITAR MODEL ].
2005
Release of the first [ DVD ] accompanying the guitar book.
Live concert with Bröselmaschine on WDR Television’s Rockpalast.
Release of the first [ DVD ] accompanying the guitar book.
Live concert with Bröselmaschine on WDR Television’s Rockpalast.
2005 – 2007
Concerts and workshops at the [ TOMMY EMMANUEL GUITAR FESTIVAL ].
Concerts and workshops at the [ TOMMY EMMANUEL GUITAR FESTIVAL ].
Since 2007
Guitar workshops at the Burg Herzberg Festival.
Guitar workshops at the Burg Herzberg Festival.
2008
Publication of the Chinese edition of the Rock Guitar Book.
Release of the BRÖSELMASCHINE Live DVD and double CD [ Shop ].
Release of the third ALL STAR BAND CD [ Shop ].
Guitar workshops in the USA and Italy.
Publication of the Chinese edition of the Rock Guitar Book.
Release of the BRÖSELMASCHINE Live DVD and double CD [ Shop ].
Release of the third ALL STAR BAND CD [ Shop ].
Guitar workshops in the USA and Italy.
2009
Development of an innovative guitar pickup in collaboration with the Shadow company.
A new [ PETER BURSCH GUITAR MODEL ] was introduced by the American guitar company MARTIN at the NAMM Show in Los Angeles.
Concerts in the USA, Turkey, and Russia.
Awarded the Mercator Badge of Honor by the city of Duisburg.
Production and completion of the new CD ENDLICH (Finally) by MARITA BURSCH.
Development of an innovative guitar pickup in collaboration with the Shadow company.
A new [ PETER BURSCH GUITAR MODEL ] was introduced by the American guitar company MARTIN at the NAMM Show in Los Angeles.
Concerts in the USA, Turkey, and Russia.
Awarded the Mercator Badge of Honor by the city of Duisburg.
Production and completion of the new CD ENDLICH (Finally) by MARITA BURSCH.
2010
First Bröselmaschine tour in 20 years.
Largest EURO-ROCK seminar to date, featuring seven bands from five European countries. This seminar was classified as a highly eligible youth project by the European Capital of Culture RUHR.2010.
[ Guitar workshop ] at the famous BLUE BAR on Formentera.
First Bröselmaschine tour in 20 years.
Largest EURO-ROCK seminar to date, featuring seven bands from five European countries. This seminar was classified as a highly eligible youth project by the European Capital of Culture RUHR.2010.
[ Guitar workshop ] at the famous BLUE BAR on Formentera.
2011
Performances with BRÖSELMASCHINE in California and at the Guitarras de Formentera festival.
Jury member for the national German youth music competition Jugend musiziert.
Publication of the [ BLUES GUITAR BOOK ] with CD and DVD (Voggenreiter Verlag).
Performances with BRÖSELMASCHINE in California and at the Guitarras de Formentera festival.
Jury member for the national German youth music competition Jugend musiziert.
Publication of the [ BLUES GUITAR BOOK ] with CD and DVD (Voggenreiter Verlag).
2012
Awarded the Neudorf Plaque of Honor (Neudorfer Ehrentafel) for cultural services.
Performances with BRÖSELMASCHINE in Russia and at the Finkenbach Festival with GURU GURU.
Guitar workshop adventure trips to the Vogtland region and to Formentera.
20th anniversary of the [ ALL STAR BAND ] with anniversary concerts and a new double album.
Awarded the Neudorf Plaque of Honor (Neudorfer Ehrentafel) for cultural services.
Performances with BRÖSELMASCHINE in Russia and at the Finkenbach Festival with GURU GURU.
Guitar workshop adventure trips to the Vogtland region and to Formentera.
20th anniversary of the [ ALL STAR BAND ] with anniversary concerts and a new double album.
2013
Publication of the book JOHNNY CASH for Guitar with CD.
Publication of the book JOHNNY CASH for Guitar with CD.
2014
Radio Bremen feature for Peter Bursch’s 65th birthday.
(Audio Player – Use Up/Down arrow keys to adjust volume)
Radio Bremen feature for Peter Bursch’s 65th birthday.
(Audio Player – Use Up/Down arrow keys to adjust volume)
2014
Guitar workshop adventure trip to the roots of Country, Rock ’n‘ Roll, Blues, and Jazz music: travelling to Nashville, Memphis, Clarksdale, and New Orleans.
Guitar workshop adventure trip to the roots of Country, Rock ’n‘ Roll, Blues, and Jazz music: travelling to Nashville, Memphis, Clarksdale, and New Orleans.
2015
Opening of the new Peter Bursch Guitar School on Duissernstraße 13-15 in Duisburg.
Publication of the newly revised edition of Peter Bursch’s most popular GUITAR BOOK with CD and DVD.
„In the Footsteps of the BEATLES“ – Beatles workshop adventure trip to London and Liverpool.
Concerts and workshops in Istanbul.
Opening of the new Peter Bursch Guitar School on Duissernstraße 13-15 in Duisburg.
Publication of the newly revised edition of Peter Bursch’s most popular GUITAR BOOK with CD and DVD.
„In the Footsteps of the BEATLES“ – Beatles workshop adventure trip to London and Liverpool.
Concerts and workshops in Istanbul.
Since 2016
ICH BIN DU (I AM YOU) – New song project in cooperation with the Music and Art School in Duisburg.
Haniel Klassik Open Air with the Duisburg Philharmonic and the ALL STAR BAND in front of the Stadttheater.
Performances and presentation of Shadow acoustic pickups and guitars at the Musikmesse in Shanghai with Lulo Reinhardt.
ICH BIN DU (I AM YOU) – New song project in cooperation with the Music and Art School in Duisburg.
Haniel Klassik Open Air with the Duisburg Philharmonic and the ALL STAR BAND in front of the Stadttheater.
Performances and presentation of Shadow acoustic pickups and guitars at the Musikmesse in Shanghai with Lulo Reinhardt.
2017
Release of the new LP and CD INDIAN CAMEL with BRÖSELMASCHINE.
25th anniversary of the ALL STAR BAND with anniversary concerts at Grammatikoff in Duisburg.
Release of the new LP and CD INDIAN CAMEL with BRÖSELMASCHINE.
25th anniversary of the ALL STAR BAND with anniversary concerts at Grammatikoff in Duisburg.
2018
50 years of BRÖSELMASCHINE celebrated with a major museum exhibition at the Cubus Kunsthalle in Duisburg.
Live Open Air at Duisburg’s Kantpark during the Lehmbruck Museum Festival.
50 years of BRÖSELMASCHINE anniversary concert at Grammatikoff in Duisburg, featuring numerous guest appearances at the Burg Herzberg Festival.
BRÖSELMASCHINE CD+DVD Box Set containing all albums, WDR Rockpalast recordings, and various television and live performances.
Guitar workshop adventure trip to Matala on Crete.
WDR Rockpalast Backstage feature focusing on Peter Bursch (available in the WDR media library).
TAZ Interview: „Metallica for the youth bedroom“ (taz NRW, October 19, 2004, p. 3).
Production, recording, and mixing of the new CD AUS DEM SCHATTEN (Out of the Shadows) by Marita Bursch.
50 years of BRÖSELMASCHINE celebrated with a major museum exhibition at the Cubus Kunsthalle in Duisburg.
Live Open Air at Duisburg’s Kantpark during the Lehmbruck Museum Festival.
50 years of BRÖSELMASCHINE anniversary concert at Grammatikoff in Duisburg, featuring numerous guest appearances at the Burg Herzberg Festival.
BRÖSELMASCHINE CD+DVD Box Set containing all albums, WDR Rockpalast recordings, and various television and live performances.
Guitar workshop adventure trip to Matala on Crete.
WDR Rockpalast Backstage feature focusing on Peter Bursch (available in the WDR media library).
TAZ Interview: „Metallica for the youth bedroom“ (taz NRW, October 19, 2004, p. 3).
Production, recording, and mixing of the new CD AUS DEM SCHATTEN (Out of the Shadows) by Marita Bursch.
2019
New Peter Bursch guitar model by Sigma.
Publication of the newly revised edition of the GUITAR BOOK 2 with CD and YouTube videos.
Release of the new LP and CD ELEGY with BRÖSELMASCHINE.
Interview with the Süddeutsche Zeitung on August 23, 2019: „Whoever is creative is their own stock.“
Interview in Musikexpress.
Guitar workshop adventure trip to Matala on Crete.
Widely regarded as Germany’s „national guitar teacher“ (Gitarrenlehrer der Nation).
New Peter Bursch guitar model by Sigma.
Publication of the newly revised edition of the GUITAR BOOK 2 with CD and YouTube videos.
Release of the new LP and CD ELEGY with BRÖSELMASCHINE.
Interview with the Süddeutsche Zeitung on August 23, 2019: „Whoever is creative is their own stock.“
Interview in Musikexpress.
Guitar workshop adventure trip to Matala on Crete.
Widely regarded as Germany’s „national guitar teacher“ (Gitarrenlehrer der Nation).