For most of my life I’ve travelled with a compass rather than a map.
Not just across countries, but through music, people, stories and the endless search for something that feels true.
I’ve never been looking for fame.
I’ve been looking for those rare moments that change us.
Sometimes they arrive through a conversation.
Sometimes through a woman.
Sometimes through a song that stays with you for decades.
Those moments changed me.
The songs I write are my way of giving something back.
I'm That's René, a senior rock rebel with French roots and a German heart. Known as The Time Traveler, I've been crafting tunes that span decades, smooth yet edgy, just like life itself.
My musical journey's been shaped by the likes of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Dire Straits, and Pink Floyd. Their influence echoes in my songs, blending with my own unique voice that's been honed over years of experience and adventure.
Before I hit the stages, I was a wanderer. Picture this: a young René in a Volkswagen van, crisscrossing India, East and South Africa, soaking up cultures and sounds. I even spent a few years in the French West Indies, letting the Caribbean rhythms seep into my soul.
Back in Germany, I fronted my own band, rocking medium-sized stages and later, stripped it down to a country/americana duo. But the road called again, and for the last 12 years, I've been living my best life in Tenerife, Canary Islands.
Here, I've reinvented myself as a solo artist and producer. In my own recording studio, I'm constantly creating, pushing boundaries, and exploring new sounds. My music's found its way onto Spotify and Apple Music.
My sound? It's a journey through time, a blend of all the places I've been and the stories I've lived. It's rock with a dash of rebellion, seasoned with wisdom, and served with a side of nostalgia.
Want to take a musical trip with me? Head over to my webpage and check out my discography. Give it a listen, and don't be shy - I'd love to hear how the tunes make you feel. Music's all about connection, after all.
So come on, let's travel through time together, one song at a time. The journey's just beginning!
