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The Legendary Vocalist of Krautrock Band Can, Damo Suzuki, Passes Away at 74
The music community is deeply saddened by the loss of Damo Suzuki, the legendary vocalist of the groundbreaking krautrock band Can. On Saturday afternoon, Can’s official Instagram account verified the news of Suzuki’s passing at the age of 74. The cause of death remains unknown at this time.
A Pioneer in Experimental Music
Damo Suzuki’s contribution to Can was immeasurable, and his absence marks the departure of yet another original member of the band. Alongside Jaki Liebezeit, Holger Czukay, and guitarist Michael Karoli, Suzuki played a pivotal role in shaping the experimental and impactful sound that defined Can’s heyday.
Born as Kenji Suzuki in Tokyo, Damo Suzuki left Japan as a teenager and found himself in Munich’s free-spirited Schwabing district in 1970. It was there that his fateful encounter with Can took place, as he was caught performing on the streets. Suzuki’s spontaneous vocal style, blending Japanese, English, and his own devised languages, became a defining feature of Can’s sound, without any explicit direction from the band.
In a 2018 interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung, Suzuki reflected on his early days with Can, stating, “I was meant to just walk on stage and do anything.” This sense of unpredictability shaped Can’s records and live performances, making them truly experimental and avant-garde.
The Influence and Legacy of Can
During Suzuki’s collaboration with Can from 1970 to 1973, the band produced three groundbreaking albums: “Future Days,” “Ege Bamyasi,” and “Tago Mago.” Their avant-garde sound left a lasting impact on the music industry, inspiring renowned musicians such as Talking Heads, Radiohead, and David Bowie.
After parting ways with Can in 1973, Suzuki embarked on a solo career, forming the Damo Suzuki Band and establishing his own record company, Damo’s Network. Throughout his post-Can endeavors, Suzuki continued to push boundaries and showcase his innovative and unique musical style.
A Lasting Musical Legacy
Damo Suzuki’s influence extends far beyond his time with Can. His bold inventiveness, fusion of languages, and contributions to the development of experimental music will be remembered by future generations of performers. The krautrock community and the wider music industry mourn the loss of this visionary artist.
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