Roland Josef Leopold Neuwirth, born on October 31, 1950, in Vienna, Austria, is a singer and composer known for his contributions to Wienerlied and Schrammelmusik. He began playing music at a young age, starting with the mouth organ before transitioning to guitar and bass. In 1974, Neuwirth formed the band Neuwirth Schrammeln, which later evolved into the Extremschrammeln. The group is known for its approach to Wienerlied and Schrammelmusik. His band released their debut album 10 Wienerlieder und 1 Fußpilz-Blues (1978). Throughout his career, Neuwirth has released numerous albums, including Wien g'spürn (2006), and received several awards, such as the Silver Honor Decoration of Vienna in 2002. He was signed to Warner Music Austria from 1988 to 2006.
