André Olbrich facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
André Olbrich
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Olbrich in 2014
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| Background information | |
| Born | 3 May 1967 Düsseldorf, West Germany |
| Genres | Power metal, speed metal, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Associated acts | Blind Guardian |
André Olbrich, born on May 3, 1967, is a talented German musician. He is best known as the lead guitarist and a co-founder of the band Blind Guardian. This band plays a type of music called power metal. André also helps write many of the band's songs with the other founder, Hansi Kürsch.
André is a highly respected guitarist. He was ranked among the top 100 greatest heavy metal guitarists by Guitar World magazine. He was also listed in The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists by Joel McIver. André's guitar playing often matches the singing style of Hansi Kürsch.
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André's Musical Style
André Olbrich's music style is inspired by his favorite bands. These include famous groups like Queen, Judas Priest, Metallica, and Black Sabbath. He often uses a special guitar technique called staccato. This means playing notes very short and sharp.
What Guitars and Amps André Uses
André Olbrich uses specific equipment to create his unique sound. He plays guitars from a company called ESP Guitars. He also uses amplifiers and cabinets from brands like Marshall and Engl. These help make his guitar sound loud and powerful.
- Guitars
- ESP Guitars Original Series Horizon Custom
- ESP Guitars Original Series M-II Neck Thru
- ESP Guitars Original Series Explorer Custom
- Ovation Guitar Legend (for acoustic sounds)
- Amplification
- Engl Straight amplifier
- Marshall JCM 900 Dual Reverb amplifier
- Marshall TSL 60 (Triple Super Lead) amplifier
- Marshall 4x12 cabinets (with Celestion V30 speakers)
- Rack Equipment
- ENGL Savage
- Furman Powerconditioner
- Shure LX Wireless System
- Rocktron Patchmate
- Yamaha SPX 990
- Ibanez Tubescreamer
- Hughes & Kettner "Red Box" Pro
- Morley Power Wah
- Dunlop Crybaby 535q
- Boss AC2 Acoustic Simulator
Interesting Fact About André
In 2020, a Russian scientist named Alexander Fedosov discovered four new types of sea snails. He named them after famous rock guitarists. One of these snails, called Clavus andreolbrichi, was named in honor of André Olbrich. This shows how much his music is appreciated around the world!
Fun Facts About André Olbrich
In 2020, a scientist named Alexander Fedosov discovered new types of sea snails. He named four of these snails after famous rock guitarists. One of them, called Clavus andreolbrichi, was named in honor of André Olbrich!
See also
In Spanish: André Olbrich para niños
