Fools Garden is a German band formed in 1991 in the city of Pforzheim. The founders of the group and the only permanent members are vocalist Peter Freudenthaler and guitarist Volker Hinkel. In 1993, bassist Thomas Mangold, keyboardist Roland Röhl and drummer Ralf Wochele were invited to join Fool's Garden for recording of the first studio album Once in a Blue Moon.
At Blacksheep Festival 2016
One of the versions of 25 Miles to Kissimmee album cover. Members of Fool's Garden shortly before the breakup, from left to right: Roland Röhl, Thomas Mangold, Peter Freudenthaler, Volker Hinkel, Ralf Wochele.
New line-up of Fools Garden; left to right: Jan Hees, Thorsten Kiefer, Gabriel Holz, Peter Freudenthaler, Dirk Blümlein and Volker Hinkel
Volker Hinkel is a German musician, composer and producer, best known as a founding member of the pop rock band Fool's Garden. Volker is a co-author of almost all the band's songs, and he is also actively involved in production and promotion of the band's releases. As part of Fool's Garden, he plays guitar, performs vocals and backing vocals.
University of Stuttgart — the place where Volker Hinkel met Peter Freudenthaler
Hinkel touring with Camouflage in 2014