Ben Zucker admits: Alcohol as a ritual before performances with Fischer!

Ben Zucker admits: Alcohol as a ritual before performances with Fischer!

Ben Zucker, the 42-year-old pop star, recently spoke publicly about his alcohol consumption, which often takes place in a ritualized setting before his performances with popular singer Helene Fischer. In his newly published autobiography “Kämpferherz”, which was published on September 10, 2025, Zucker gives a deep insight into his challenges and the path to the top of the pop world. His first breakthrough came in 2017 with the single “So what?!” in the ARD show “Schlagercountdown” by Florian Silbereisen, followed by the never-forgotten invitation from Fischer to support their big stadium tour in 2018. This was not only an award, but also an immense challenge for him [wetterauer-zeitung.de](https://www.wetterauer-zeitung.de/boulevard/zur-be calmung-ben-zucker-ge gest-nachtwirtschaft-vor-duett-mit-helene-fischer-zr-93931391.html) reported.

"The call from Helene was overwhelming. I just couldn't believe she asked me," said Zucker, describing his bandmates' emotional reactions. With tens of thousands of fans in the audience, especially during the duet “Freiheit”, the pressure was enormous. To deal with his nervousness, he often resorted to a glass or two of alcohol before live performances, which he now acknowledges was a problem.

Struggle with nervousness

Dealing with stage fright is a well-known phenomenon for many artists. As schlagerplanet.com further reports, Zucker showed in his autobiography that his usual use of alcohol became part of his performance ritual. The creative worker is repeatedly asked the question to what extent alcohol is part of the creative process or a place of escape. What is certain is that Zucker also has positive memories of this time and sees it as a crucial turning point in his career.

Alcohol is not uncommon in the art scene and is often referred to as a “creativity engine”. An article on srf.ch explains that many artists, including well-known names such as Amy Winehouse and Stephen King, struggle with addiction problems. There is a deeper connection between art and alcohol that often disappears in the mass of intoxicated creativity - a relationship that is not always healthy. However, the number of unreported artists with addiction problems remains high.

Reflection and outlook

Zucker has decided to speak more openly about his everyday life in hopes of encouraging others who are facing similar struggles. Public dialogue about alcohol and addiction is valuable, especially in an industry prone to excess. With his story, Ben Zucker shows how important it is to recognize your own difficulties and talk openly about them.

His path to success was anything but easy, marked by setbacks and the need to continually redefine himself. Perhaps this is the reason why he has become a role model for many fans. His autobiography represents an honest examination of the dark side of fame - and shows that you can give your best even without a drink.