Kai Hansen

About

The Godfather of Power Metal who founded three influential metal bands: Gamma Ray, Helloween, and Unisonic.

Before Fame

He started out playing in a band called Gentry, alongside another influential metal musician, Pat Siek.

Trivia

He was also in Iron Savior.

Family Life

He grew up in West Germany, in the shadow of the Cold War. He married Gabi Hansen in 1994 and the couple had two children before divorcing in 2006.

Associated With

He plays a customized guitar modeled on the one Randy Rhoads played.