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Initially with Karn as lead vocalist, their band christened themselves Japan in 1974. Joined by keyboardist Richard Barbieri and guitarist Rob Dean the following year, they signed a recording contract with German disco label Hansa in 1977, with whom they recorded three studio albums and became an alternative glam rock outfit in the mould of David Bowie, T.Rex, and The New York Dolls.
Learn about Mick Karn, the bassist of Japan and a legendary musician and artist. Find out the latest news, his biography, his music and his bass guitar auction.
Mick Karn, who has died of cancer aged 52, rose to fame as a member of the group Japan and played the bass guitar with such a subtle, intelligent artistry that he became one of the most highly ...
Jan 5, 2011 · Mick Karn, the former bass player of pop band Japan, has died at the age of 52 after suffering from cancer. A statement on Karn's website said the musician "passed away peacefully" on Tuesday at ...
Aug 20, 2023 · Born Andonis Michaelides in Cyprus in 1958, Mick Karn was one of a wave of influential bass players who dominated the British post-punk landscape. His band, Japan, were inspirational as well as commercially successful: you can detect elements of their aesthetic and sound in much bigger acts such as Duran Duran, for example.
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Learn about the life and career of Mick Karn, a pioneering bass player who co-founded Japan and collaborated with many artists. Explore his musical influences, achievements, projects and legacy from 1958 to 2013.
Jan 5, 2011 · Mick Karn, former bass player with the band Japan, died of cancer yesterday surrounded by friends and family at his home in London, his website and Facebook page announced last night. The 52-year ...
