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Schlager legend Edward Reekers (68) died – fans in mourning!
Edward Reekers, singer of the hit “This is how summer tastes,” died on October 7, 2025. A moving memorial service honored him.
Schlager legend Edward Reekers (68) died – fans in mourning!
It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of a popular pop star: Edward Reekers, known from the hit “This is how summer tastes,” died on October 7, 2025 at the age of 68. The song, which was released in 1995, was not only very popular, but was also a real catchy piece of music in Germany as an unforgettable advertising song from Langnese commercials. This reports merkur.de.
Reekers, who did not only make his musical career in hits, was also the frontman of the progressive rock band Kayak and worked on the Ayreon project, where he impressively demonstrated his musical diversity and talent. What is particularly tragic is that he was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer in August 2025, forcing him to withdraw from the public eye.
A musical legacy
The sad news of his passing was announced by his family to Dutch media such asAlgemeen Dagbladand RTL confirmed. On October 14, 2025, a musical memorial service in honor of the new music star took place in Zoetermeer, bringing together many companions and fans to pay their last respects. Arjen Anthony Lucassen, a colleague of Reekers, expressed his sadness on Facebook and paid tribute to him as a talented singer and wonderful person.
Edward Reekers was more than just a name - he was part of a larger tradition of hit music and thus joined the ranks of notable musicians. The list of German-speaking pop musicians includes many artists and extends from the beginnings of the genre to the present day. Schlager is a multifaceted genre that combines traditional and modern sounds, and Reekers was an important piece of the puzzle in this musical spectrum, as well wikipedia.org holds on.
The Name Edward: A Long History
The first name Edward itself has a long tradition. Originally derived from the Old English name Ēadweard, which means “wealth” and “guardian”, the name has left its mark in history, at the same time it is also widespread among modern personalities such as Edward Snowden or in the field of art, such as Edward Hopper. This shows once again that names can make history, and this is also the case with wikipedia.org.
Edward Reekers' music and his personality will remain alive even after his death - both in the hearts of his fans and in the memories of his unforgettable melodies. May he rest in peace and may his musical legacy live on. After all, music makes life colorful and it will continue to do so.