A bass player for over 30 years Detlef has had a great impact on the German music scene. During this time Detlef has worked with many German music acts such as Impule, Maniac, Lipps, Tommy Schneller Band. Detlef currently plays in multiple acts including Silvy Brown & Detlef Blanke, Gordon, Kruse & Blanke and Hensen & Blanke.