Japan bassist Mick Karn dies

[tuvor]

Source: NME

Japan bassist Mick Karn has died aged 52.

Karn, who revealed in June 2010 that he had been diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer, passed away at his Chelsea home today (January 4), according to a statement on Mickkarn.net.

The statement added that Karn "was surrounded by his family and friends" at the time of his death, and that he "will be deeply missed by all".

Born Andonis Michaelides in Nicosia, Cyprus, Karn played with Japan from their formation in 1974 until their split in 1982, and again in 1991 during a brief reunion under the new name Rain Tree Crow. He also worked with Gary Numan, Kate Bush and Bauhaus founder member Peter Murphy, with whom he formed Dalis Car in 1984.


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[ixion]

1. Oil on Canvas is one of the best albums ever

with some outstanding bass work. R.I.P., Mr. Karn.

[pepperbear]

2. I wore the grooves off of TIN DRUM, mostly because of his playing. n/t

[southpaw]

3. An amazingly talented bassist

His fretless playing was a key ingredient in every recording he played on. I've admired Mr. Karn for years. RIP.