Kai Hansen
Kai Michael Hansen, born January 17, 1963 in Hamburg, is a German guitarist and singer, best known for his work as a composer and performer in various speed, power, heavy, and other metal bands. He is notably the founder of two bands: Helloween and Gamma Ray. Kai Hansen is considered the founder of German melodic metal and, more broadly, power metal.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1963-01-17 · Hamburg, West Germany [now Germany]
Known for
- Helloween: United Alive in Madrid (2019) — Vocals & Guitars
- Avantasia - The Flying Opera: Around the World in Twenty Days (2011) — lead vocals on track 14 and 16
- Helloween ft. Kai Hansen: Rock in Rio 2013 (2013) — lead vocals
- Helloween: Hell on Wheels (1987) — Guitar
- Gamma Ray: Hell Yeah!!! The Awesome Foursome: Live In Montreal (2008) — Lead Vocals & Guitars
- Gamma Ray - Lust For Live (1993) — Guitars, Vocals
- Gamma Ray - 30 Years Live Anniversary (2021) — Himself
- Helloween: The Pumpkin Video (2000) — Guitar
- Helloween: Hellish Videos - The Complete Video Collection (2005) — Himself
- Young Guitar - Helloween & Gamma Ray
- Hansen & Friends: Thank You Wacken Live (2017) — Himself - Vocals, Guitar
- Gamma Ray: Heading for the East (1990) — Himself
- Helloween: Pumpkins United: Live At Wacken 2018 (2018)
- Helloween - Live at Wacken Open Air 2018 (2018) — Vocals & Guitars
- Edu Falaschi - Temple of Shadows in Concert (2021)
- Helloween: Live At Budokan (2024) — Vocals & Guitars