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Holger Czukay
German bass-guitarist and co-founder of "Can" (1938-2017) · Germany · On the map · Musicians · Died at 79
Holger Schüring, known professionally as Holger Czukay, was a German musician who co-founded the krautrock group Can.
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Close ties
Jaki Liebezeit Bandmate in Can, duets: Full Circle (1982)
Karlheinz Stockhausen Taught Holger
Damo Suzuki Bandmate in Can
Irmin Schmidt Bandmate in Can- Michael Karoli Bandmate in Can
Malcolm Mooney Bandmate in Can
Rebop Kwaku Baah Bandmate in Can- Rosko Gee Bandmate in Can
David C. Johnson Bandmate in Can
David Sylvian Duets: Plight & Premonition (1988)
Jah Wobble Duets: Full Circle (1982)
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About this person
Described as "successfully bridg[ing] the gap between pop and the avant-garde", Czukay also created early important examples of ambient music, explored "world music" well before the term was coined, and was a pioneer of sampling.
Country
Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2017 · aged 79
