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Andonis Michaelides (Greek: Αντώνης Μιχαηλίδης; 24 July 1958 – 4 January 2011), better known as Mick Karn, was an English-Cypriot musician and songwriter who rose to fame as the bassist for the art rock/new wave band Japan.
The official website in memory of Mick Karn, legendary musician and artist, most notably the bassist of Japan, an English new wave band formed in 1974.
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...
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.
Mick Karn emigrated to London as a Greek Cypriot when he was 3 years old and from an early age was looking for ways to express himself. He began with the chromatic mouth organ at the age of 7 and then the violin when 11, both lasted just 3 years before he was offered the chance to take up the bassoon with the school orchestra and later chosen ...
Jan 5, 2011 · Jan. 5, 2011. LONDON (AP) Mick Karn, an influential rock bassist best known for his work in the group Japan, died on Tuesday at his home here. He was 52. The cause was cancer, a statement on...
A personal insight into the life as a musician and artist spanning more than 30 years. The book takes us into the world of Japan, from the band's formation during school to the truth behind their split at the height of their fame, including the reformation in later years for the Rain Tree Crow.
Jan 5, 2011 · LONDON (Reuters) - Mick Karn, former bass player with art rock band Japan, has died. He was 52. "It's with profound sadness that we have to inform you that Mick finally lost his battle...
Jan 8, 2011 · The innovative fretless bass player with Japan, Mick Karn, was at the forefront of that development and emerged alongside other influential musicians like Derek Forbes of Simple Minds,...
Jan 4, 2011 · Mick Karn. Founding member of Japan and Rain Tree Crow, this bassist/multi-instrumentalist/producer also played with Peter Murphy and David Torn. Read Full Biography.
