Jupp Schmitz was one of the most famous people of the Cologne carnival
season. He often performed the song "Am Aschermittwoch ist alles
vorbei". He also wrote and performed famous evergreens such as "Wer
soll das bezahlen", "Bella Bimba" and "Wir kommen alle in den Himmel".
In 1991, shortly after his 90th birthday, he appeared at the Cologne
carnival for a last time.