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Irmin Schmidt

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German composer and pianist (born 1937)

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Irmin Schmidt is a German keyboardist and composer, best known as a founding member of the Krautrock band Can and composer of numerous film scores.

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2019Holger Czukay Pop Music Prize of the City of Cologne
Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Irmin Schmidt is a German keyboardist and composer, best known as a founding member of the Krautrock band Can and composer of numerous film scores. Following the death of Can's second lead vocalist Damo Suzuki in February 2024, Schmidt is one of three surviving former members of the band, alongside original vocalist Malcolm Mooney and bassist Rosko Gee.

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Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
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Born 1937 · age 89
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12 languages

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