David Hasselhoff: The Iconic Singer and Symbol of German Reunification

This chapter explores the rise of David Hasselhoff as a singer in Austria and Germany with a focus on his hit song 'Looking for Freedom' during the monumental events surrounding the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. It also discusses his evolution from an 80s celebrity to an iconic and ironic figure, culminating in the establishment of the David Hasselhoff Museum in Berlin.