Together with Accept and Trance, Viva is considered to be one of the first \"real\" metal bands in Germany.
Guitarist Kai Reuter was 15 years old when he recorded the \"Born To Rock\" album with the band.
Singer Marco Paganini pursued a successful solo career after he has left the band.
Barbara Schenker is the sister of Michael and Rudolf Schenker of Scorpions fame.
Barbara Schenker is the founder of the band. She wrote most of the music. In March '85, Barbara Schenker was voted best keyboard player by Metal Hammer Magazine.