Hansi Kürsch

Hans Jürgen "Hansi" Kürsch (born 10 August 1966) is a German singer, best known as a member of the power metal band Blind Guardian. One of the founders of the band, he has been its lead vocalist since its creation in 1984, and also acted as the band's bass guitarist until 1996.

Hansi Kürsch
Kürsch performing with Blind Guardian in 2023
Background information
Birth nameHans Jürgen Kürsch
Born (1966-08-10) 10 August 1966
Lank-Latum, West Germany
Genres
  • Power metal
  • speed metal
  • progressive metal
  • symphonic metal
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1984–present
Member ofBlind Guardian
Formerly ofDemons & Wizards

He is also the former lead vocalist of Demons & Wizards, a side-project with Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer until his departure from the project in 2021. Additionally, he has worked prominently as a guest with other artists, including Angra, Edguy, Iced Earth, and Therion; he notably played characters in the Ayreon albums 01011001 and The Source.

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