The name is a wordplay on the AK-47 assault rifle, 4711, a brand of Eau de Cologne, and the initials of the lead singer Anja Krabbe.

Before the band was formed, Krabbe released two solo albums and worked on film music and soundtracks.

In 2004 the band appeared regularly on German TV, where their participation in the Jägermeister Music Tour.

Anja Krabbe still performs as a solo artist and as part of various bands.

Cindy Hennes and Kerstin Sund are part of other bands and Carolina Bigge's plans are unknown.