Matthias Meyer-Göllner was a well-known children's song singer and author. He was better known to some as "Irmi with the Timpani.' He had been organizing family workshops, music events, and participatory concerts under this label since 1992.

He began composing songs for the guitar as a small boy and discovered his enthusiasm for children's songs during his special education studies. He leaves us stunned and very, very sad! But his songs and lyrics remain and will always remind us of him!" His always friendly and emphatic manner will never be forgotten, as will his major contribution to the children's song scene over the last 30 years. Volker Rosin, who is a regular in the charts with his children's music, is stunned and sad. Suli Puschban also reacted with dismay via an Instagram posting. "My dear friend and colleague Matthias Meyer, you are missed!" he wrote.