Hans Hugo Harold Faltermeyer (born 5 October 1952) is a German musician, composer and record producer. He has received numerous accolades and is internationally known for film scores of Hollywood blockbusters such as Beverly Hills Cop (which includes the influential synth-pop hit "Axel F"), Top Gun, The Running Man, and the Chevy Chase films Fletch and Fletch Lives. The Beverly Hills Cop and Top Gun projects earned him two Grammy Awards: the first in 1986 for Best Album of original score written for a motion picture or television special, as a co-writer of the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack; and the second in 1987 for Best Pop Instrumental Performance with guitarist Steve Stevens for "Top Gun Anthem" from the Top Gun soundtrack. As a session musician, arranger and producer, Faltermeyer has worked with numerous international pop stars including Donna Summer, Amanda Lear, Patti LaBelle, Barbra Streisand, Glenn Frey, Blondie, Laura Branigan, La Toya Jackson, Billy Idol, Jennifer Rush, Bonnie Tyler and Pet Shop Boys.
