Andy Kuntz (born 20 November 1962) is a German progressive metal singer best known for his work with the band Vanden Plas.
[3] Since age 14, he has been interested in singing and he always wanted to be a "big rock star"[citation needed].
He has said his main influences are Kansas, Thin Lizzy, Van Halen, Genesis, Magnum, and Sting.
Kuntz did not like the kind of music that Rock Zock was playing, and Lill asked him to sing for his band, which was called Exodus at the time.
When the question of a new name came up, they were inspired by a car maker they saw (Vanden Plas), and they thought that it would be an interesting band name.