1980s. The band played live with other bands such as First Arsch (in which Till Lindemann was a drummer). In 1989, when Kruspe was 22, some songs were recorded by the band; these songs were later released in 2011 on the album Lyrik by Dachboden-Records. Seeking a more independent experience, Kruspe formed Orgasm Death Gimmick, which operated between 1991 and 1993; Orgasm Death Gimmick released three demo tapes, and a promotional tape through their label, Wydoks, before disbanding. During his early career, Kruspe also played with other bands, such as First Arsch. Finally, Rammstein was formed in 1994, when Kruspe, who lived with Oliver Riedel and Christoph Schneider at the time, was looking for a new band in which to create a new style of music. Personal life Kruspe married South African actress Caron Bernstein on 29 October 1999. The ceremony was Jewish, and Kruspe composed the music for it. He took the name Richard Kruspe-Bernstein during their marriage. He moved from Berlin to New York in 2001 to live closer to Bernstein, but they separated in 2004, and he changed his last name back to its original form. He moved back to Berlin in 2011. Discography (selection) Rammstein Herzeleid (1995) Sehnsucht (1997) Mutter (2001) Reise, Reise (2004) Rosenrot (2005) Liebe ist für alle da (2009) Rammstein (2019) Zeit (2022) Emigrate 2007: Emigrate 2014: Silent So Long 2018: A Million Degrees 2021: The Persistence of Memory References External links Rammstein website Emigrate website 1967 births Living people People from Wittenberge German heavy metal guitarists German male guitarists German heavy metal singers German male singers Lead guitarists Rammstein members German industrial musicians Emigrate (band) members Industrial metal musicians East German defectors