Michael Kunze’s hit musical Tanz der Vampire (Dance of the Vampires) was based on Roman Polanski’s 1967 spoof horror film The Fearless Vampire Killers.
I asked Michael about his experience working with someone as eccentric as the great Polish director…
Achim Thiemermann aka Chef Keem is a German-born chef and musician, since 1981 residing in Austin, Texas. As a pop music composer during the 1970's, Achim collaborated with Michael Kunze on a number of musical projects. He considers Michael as the most influential professional mentor of his life, as well as a dear personal friend.