Christian Vander
Christian Vander is a French musician, drummer, and composer, best recognized as the visionary founder of the influential progressive rock band Magma. Vander is credited with pioneering the Zeuhl genre, characterized by its complex rhythms, orchestral arrangements, and the use of an invented language called Kobaïan. His work reflects the revolutionary spirit of the late 1960s in France, merging elements of jazz, rock, and classical music while embracing the ideals of artistic freedom and social change that emerged during the May 1968 protests.
Born on Feb 18, 1948 (77 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Christian Vander formed the band Magma, which invented the genre Zeuhl in the French music scene.
8