The Winners
German pop band, The Winners, formed in 1988 with lead singer Gary Wendel and
three background singers. Their debut single "Go for Gold" became an unofficial
hit of the Olympic Summer Games in Seoul, reaching number 3 on the German
Singlecharts and number 20 in Switzerland. In 1989, The Winners collaborated
with Akina Stevens on the official title "This Time" for the IAA in Frankfurt am
Main. Following Gary Wendel's departure, songwriter Wolfgang Jass took over
vocal duties. Between 1988 and 1995, the band released several albums including
We Go For Number One (1990), The Winners...
