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==Background== |
==Background== |
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Andreas Lill was born November 3, 1965. As an early teenager he tried to learn to play [[bass guitar]], but at 15 he started learning [[drums]] and the instrument stuck with him.<ref name="vandenplas.de">[http://www.vandenplas.de/band_andreas.php Vanden Plas bio of Lill]</ref> He started a band called Exodus, and he recruited the now [[Vanden Plas (band)|Vanden Plas]] singer and bandmate [[Andy Kuntz]] for [[vocals]], and his brother [[Stephan Lill]] on [[guitar]]. The band, which has 3 live shows in Germany, evolved into the modern Vanden Plas, adding [[Torsten Reichert]] on bass and [[Günter Werno]] on keyboards. Away from Vanden Plas, Lill has been involved in many musicals, such as [[Jesus Christ Superstar]], [[Rocky Horror Picture Show]], [[Little Shop of Horrors (film)|Little Shop of Horrors]], and others.<ref name="vandenplas.de" /> He has also been involved in multiple side projects, such as [[Missa Mercuria]], Abydos, Section A, Winterlong, and Ian Parry's Visions. His favorite bands are [[Van Halen]] and [[King's X]]. |
Andreas Lill was born November 3, 1965. As an early teenager he tried to learn to play [[bass guitar]], but at 15 he started learning [[drums]] and the instrument stuck with him.<ref name="vandenplas.de">[http://www.vandenplas.de/band_andreas.php Vanden Plas bio of Lill] {{wayback|url=http://www.vandenplas.de/band_andreas.php |date=20091211231754 }}</ref> He started a band called Exodus, and he recruited the now [[Vanden Plas (band)|Vanden Plas]] singer and bandmate [[Andy Kuntz]] for [[vocals]], and his brother [[Stephan Lill]] on [[guitar]]. The band, which has 3 live shows in Germany, evolved into the modern Vanden Plas, adding [[Torsten Reichert]] on bass and [[Günter Werno]] on keyboards. Away from Vanden Plas, Lill has been involved in many musicals, such as [[Jesus Christ Superstar]], [[Rocky Horror Picture Show]], [[Little Shop of Horrors (film)|Little Shop of Horrors]], and others.<ref name="vandenplas.de" /> He has also been involved in multiple side projects, such as [[Missa Mercuria]], Abydos, Section A, Winterlong, and Ian Parry's Visions. His favorite bands are [[Van Halen]] and [[King's X]]. |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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Revision as of 00:34, 13 October 2016
Andreas Lill | |
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| Born | November 3, 1965 |
| Origin | Bad Godesberg, Germany |
| Genres | Progressive metal, Progressive rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, Bass guitar |
| Years active | 1981-Present |
| Labels | InsideOut Records, Frontier Records |
| Website | Vanden Plas official website |
Andreas Lill is a German Progressive metal drummer. He is best known for his work as the drummer for the band Vanden Plas.
Background
Andreas Lill was born November 3, 1965. As an early teenager he tried to learn to play bass guitar, but at 15 he started learning drums and the instrument stuck with him.[1] He started a band called Exodus, and he recruited the now Vanden Plas singer and bandmate Andy Kuntz for vocals, and his brother Stephan Lill on guitar. The band, which has 3 live shows in Germany, evolved into the modern Vanden Plas, adding Torsten Reichert on bass and Günter Werno on keyboards. Away from Vanden Plas, Lill has been involved in many musicals, such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Little Shop of Horrors, and others.[1] He has also been involved in multiple side projects, such as Missa Mercuria, Abydos, Section A, Winterlong, and Ian Parry's Visions. His favorite bands are Van Halen and King's X.
Discography
With Vanden Plas
- Colour Temple -(1994)
- AcCult - (1996, acoustic EP)
- The God Thing -(1997)
- Far Off Grace -(1999)
- Spirit of Live - (2000, live album)
- Beyond Daylight -(2002)
- Christ 0 -(2006)
- The Seraphic Clockwork -(2010)
With Missa Mercuria
- Missa Mercuria -(2002)
With Abydos
- Abydos: The Little Boy’s Heavy Metal Shadow Opera About The Inhabitants Of His Diary -(2004)
References
- ^ a b Vanden Plas bio of Lill Archived 2009-12-11 at the Wayback Machine