Thomas Kurzhals ( 13 December 1953 -- 2 January 2014 ) was a German keyboardist , composer and rock musician , best known as a member of the bands Stern-Combo Meißen and Karat .
Thomas Kurzhals ( 13 December 1953 -- 2 January 2014 ) was a German keyboardist , composer and musician . He was best known as a member of the rock bands Stern-Combo Meißen and Karat .