Bill Kaulitz

Bill Kaulitz

Bill Kaulitz is a German singer best known for his work with Tokio Hotel. He has also worked as a composer and record producer, with a voice-centered style that spans rock, pop, pop rock, and glam rock.

Quick Facts

Canonical Name Bill Kaulitz
Born September 1, 1989
Birthplace Leipzig, Kreishauptmannschaft Leipzig, Kingdom of Saxony, German Reich, Electorate of Saxony
Country German Democratic Republic
Occupations singer, composer, record producer, rock singer, musician
Instruments voice
Gender male
Genres rock music, pop music, pop rock, glam rock
Associated Acts Tokio Hotel
Active Years Active since 2001
Website www.billyofficial.net

Biography

Bill Kaulitz is a German singer and musician closely associated with Tokio Hotel, the band he has been a member of since 2001. His work places his voice at the center of his public profile, and his credits also include composer and record producer.

Born in Leipzig, Bill Kaulitz grew up with a musical identity shaped by rock and pop influences. His listed genres include rock music, pop music, pop rock, and glam rock, reflecting a career that moves between heavier and more melodic styles.

His catalogued recordings associated with him include titles such as "California High," "Forbidden Love," "If I Die Tomorrow," "Love Don't Break Me," "Not Over You," and "Odds Are Against Us." An EP titled "I'm Not OK" is also listed under his name.

Career Timeline

Year / Period Event Detail Source
1989 Born Leipzig, Kreishauptmannschaft Leipzig, Kingdom of Saxony, German Reich, Electorate of Saxony Wikidata
2001 Career Start Active period begins Wikidata
2001–present Member of Tokio Hotel MusicBrainz

Musical Roles

Bill Kaulitz is credited as a singer, rock singer, composer, record producer, and musician. His primary instrument is voice, and his work is associated with rock music, pop music, pop rock, and glam rock.

Role Source
singer Wikidata
composer Wikidata
record producer Wikidata
rock singer Wikidata
musician Wikidata

Bands and Projects

Band / Project Relationship Source
Tokio Hotel Member of Wikidata

Releases and Appearances

MusicBrainz lists several release entries connected to Bill Kaulitz. These entries may include solo releases, guest appearances, live recordings, and catalogued metadata records.

MusicBrainz-listed Releases and Appearances

Title Year Type Classification Source
I'm Not OK 2016 EP metadata_listed MusicBrainz

Recorded Performances & Appearances

MusicBrainz-listed recording entries connected to Bill Kaulitz include:

Song Title Artist / Group Relationship Source
California High Bill Kaulitz Performer MusicBrainz
Forbidden Love Bill Kaulitz Performer MusicBrainz
If I Die Tomorrow Bill Kaulitz Performer MusicBrainz
Love Don't Break Me Bill Kaulitz Performer MusicBrainz
Not Over You Bill Kaulitz Performer MusicBrainz
Odds Are Against Us Bill Kaulitz Performer MusicBrainz

Musical Style and Instruments

Bill Kaulitz's style is rooted in rock music and pop music, with pop rock and glam rock also listed among his genres. His vocal-led approach gives his work a polished but energetic edge.

Genres

rock music pop music pop rock glam rock

Instruments

voice

Collaborations and Guest Relationships

Artist Relationship Source
Tom Kaulitz Sibling MusicBrainz

External Identifiers & Authority Control

Bill Kaulitz has profiles and identifiers across several music and authority sources, including an official website at billyofficial.net.

Platform Identifier Purpose Source Confidence Link
Official Website http://www.billyofficial.net Official website Wikidata High View Profile
MusicBrainz f364dd6f-ead7-437f-891f-71d78fd9c2c8 Music metadata Wikidata High View Profile
Discogs 732003 Discography database Wikidata High View Profile
IMDb nm2136409 Film/media profile Wikidata High View Profile
VIAF 230720274 Authority control Wikidata High View Profile
ISNI 000000013315950X Authority control Wikidata High View Profile
GND 1172820090 Authority control Wikidata High View Profile
Library of Congress n2022006342 Authority control Wikidata High View Profile

Semantic Graph Data (Knowledge Graph)

Subject Predicate Object Source Confidence
Bill Kaulitz citizenship German Democratic Republic Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz date_of_birth September 1, 1989 Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz family_name Kaulitz Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz gender male Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz given_name Bill Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz place_of_birth Leipzig, Kreishauptmannschaft Leipzig, Kingdom of Saxony, German Reich, Electorate of Saxony Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz member_of Tokio Hotel Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz instrument voice Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz occupation singer Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz occupation composer Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz occupation record producer Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz occupation rock singer Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz occupation musician Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz genre rock music Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz genre pop music Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz genre pop rock Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz genre glam rock Wikidata high
Bill Kaulitz member of band Tokio Hotel MusicBrainz high
Bill Kaulitz sameAs Official Website Artist ID: http://www.billyofficial.net Wikidata High
Bill Kaulitz sameAs MusicBrainz Artist ID: f364dd6f-ead7-437f-891f-71d78fd9c2c8 Wikidata High
Bill Kaulitz sameAs Discogs Artist ID: 732003 Wikidata High
Bill Kaulitz sameAs IMDb Artist ID: nm2136409 Wikidata High
Bill Kaulitz sameAs VIAF Artist ID: 230720274 Wikidata High
Bill Kaulitz sameAs ISNI Artist ID: 000000013315950X Wikidata High
Bill Kaulitz sameAs GND Artist ID: 1172820090 Wikidata High
Bill Kaulitz sameAs Library of Congress Artist ID: n2022006342 Wikidata High

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Bill Kaulitz?

A: Bill Kaulitz is a German singer and musician best known for his work with Tokio Hotel.

Q: What band is Bill Kaulitz associated with?

A: Bill Kaulitz is a member of Tokio Hotel.

Q: What is Bill Kaulitz's main instrument?

A: His listed instrument is voice.

Q: What genres is Bill Kaulitz associated with?

A: His listed genres include rock music, pop music, pop rock, and glam rock.

Q: When did Bill Kaulitz begin his musical career?

A: His public musical activity is listed as starting in 2001.

Q: Where was Bill Kaulitz born?

A: He was born in Leipzig.

Q: What occupations is Bill Kaulitz credited with?

A: He is credited as a singer, composer, record producer, rock singer, and musician.

Q: Does Bill Kaulitz have an official website?

A: Yes, his official website is billyofficial.net.

Data Quality and Sources

Quality Score
82/100
Last Updated
June 12, 2026
Entity Stats
29 Facts
8 Identifiers
18 Relationships
Primary Sources
Wikidata, MusicBrainz, Discogs, GuitarRank Editorial