The king is dead - long live the king! Rio Reiser has written German music history. As the singer and lyricist of the band Ton Steine Scherben, he provided the soundtrack for a whole generation in the seventies with songs like "Keine Macht für niemand" and "Macht kaputt, was euch kaputt macht." In the eighties, he became widely known as a solo artist with hits like "König von Deutschland" and "Junimond." From Reinhard Mey to Nena, Jan Delay, Ferris MC, and Clueso - new musicians continually reinterpret his songs and draw inspiration from the poetry of his lyrics, the tenderness, strength, and creativity of his linguistic artistry. In his autobiography, he shares his conflicts as a political individual, as an artist, and as a lover. An exhilarating, liberating, and fresh life story - with a contemporary perspective.