One of Germany's more potent alternative rock bands, Muff Potter began in the early '90s as a fairly typical German punk band yet evolved quickly, ultimately securing major-label backing by Universal in the mid-2000s. Muff Potter were formed in 1993, in Rheine, North Rhine-Westphalia; singer/guitarist Thorsten Negelschmidt (aka Nagel; born June 5, 1976, in Rheine) is the only existing member from the original lineup, which held its first rehearsal on May 9, 1993. Other bandmembers include singer/guitarist Dennis Scheider (who joined the band in 1995; born December 22, 1977, in...