Peter Rauhofer died Tuesday, May 7 from a brain tumour, his manager, Angelo Russo, announced.
Rauhofer began his career as an artist representative for GiG Records, based in Austria, and went on to become one of the world’s most in-demand remixers, putting his golden touch on tracks by Cher, Madonna, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Depeche Mode, Pink, Mariah Carey, Duran Duran, David Guetta, Kylie Minogue, Murk, Whitney Houston and many more. He was also the founder of Star 69 Records.
An impressive DJ schedule had Rauhofer crisscrossing the world regularly, and Toronto Pride attendees had the treat of hearing him man the decks at the closing Revival party for 11 years.
He is survived by his mother, Helga, who lives in Austria.
Take a listen to some of Rauhofer’s most popular productions and see why his famous track “Unique (Is What You Are)” takes on so much meaning:
Club 69 – “Let Me Be Your Underwear” (1992)
Club 69 – “Take a Ride” (1993)
Club 69 – “Unique (Is What You Are)” (1994)
Peter Rauhofer & Pet Shop Boys – “Break 4 Love” (2001)
Amuka – “Appreciate Me” (Peter Rauhofer mix) (2003)
Madonna – “American Life (Peter Rauhofer Radio edit)” (2003)
Jahkey B – “Heart Attack (Peter Rauhofer Particular mix)” (2004)
David Morales – “How Would You Feel (Peter Rauhofer remix)” (2004)
Depeche Mode – “Wrong (Peter Rauhofer remix)” (2009)
Lady Gaga – “Bad Romance (Peter Rauhofer Anthem remix) ” (2009)
Shakira – “She Wolf (Peter Rauhofer Club mix)” (2010)
Adele – “Skyfall (Peter Rauhofer Big Room Anthem remix)” (2012)
Janet Jackson – “Throb” (2013)
Peter Rauhofer – “Real Bitch” (2013)
2012 remixes podcast – Free Download of some of his best remixes
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