Jan Ulrich Max Vetter, better known as Farin Urlaub (from the German "Fahr in Urlaub!" ("Go on holiday!"), after his love of travelling) was born on 27 October 1963 in West Berlin, Germany . He is best known as the guitarist/vocalist for the German punk rock band Die Ärzte. He has also been a solo artist since 2001, touring with his band, the "Farin Urlaub Racing Team".