Origin Hanover , Germany Genre(s) Rock , Hard Rock , Blues Rock Founding 1973, 2016 resolution 1984 Fargo is a rock band founded in Hanover in 1973 and is one of the oldest active in Germany . [ 1 ] They released four albums between 1979 and 1982 and two since their re-foundation in 2016. Founded in 1973 by “Fargopeter” Knorn (bass), the band was joined three years later by singer and guitarist Peter Ladwig and shortly afterwards by guitarist Matthias Jabs. When the latter joined the Scorpions in 1978, Fargo’s musical style changed to classic rock. It was a good decision, because this chain of fortunate circumstances meant that the Fargo debut album Wishing Well was released worldwide by the corporate giant EMI just one year later. Three more studio albums followed until 1982, now on EMI’s renowned “Harvest” label. The band toured all over Europe several times, shared stages with the biggest names in rock, touring with AC/DC, Mothers Finest, April Wine and The Small Faces, among others, and also left their mark on TV (including “Rock Pop”, ZDF). Because of their stage show (Knorn’s legendary somersault while playing his bass was a sight to see), the biggest European youth magazine BRAVO also devoted two whole pages to the Fargo bassist in January 1981. After a period of upheaval, Fargo evolved to form hard rock band Victory in 1984 and almost seamlessly continued along the successful career trajectory of its predecessor band. Fargo may have been history, but the band was by no means forgotten. 34 years later, Fargo reformed in 2018 and released their fifth studio album “Constellation”, followed by “Strangers D’Amour” in 2021. In 2024, the first four albums were made available again on vinyl and also as a 4-CD slipcase under the title “The Early Years”.