He has worked with the popular German comedian, Jazz musician and allround-talent Helge Schneider on several albums and films. Helge Schneider (vocal & various instruments), Buddy Casino (organ) and Peter Thoms (drums) called themselves the band "Hardcore". Albums include: The Last Jazz; Es gibt Reis, Baby; Guten Tach; Seine Grössten Erfolge; Es rappelt im Karton; etc.