Irmin Schmidt
German composer and pianist · Germany · On the map · Musicians · Born 1937 · age 89
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.
Irmin Schmidt is read about 108 times a day, in 12 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 20 June 2026
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Dieter Pfaff Irmin wrote Bloch: Ein begrabener Hund (2002)
Ulrike Krumbiegel Irmin wrote Bloch: Silbergraue Augen (2003)
Katharina Wackernagel Irmin wrote Bloch: Ein begrabener Hund (2002)
Damo Suzuki Bandmate in Can
Jaki Liebezeit Bandmate in Can- Holger Czukay 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
Eva Kryll Irmin wrote Bloch: Ein begrabener Hund (2002)
Susanne Lothar Irmin wrote Schneeland and Bloch: Inschallah
Karin Baal Irmin wrote The Man on the Wall (1982)
Udo Samel Irmin wrote Palermo Shooting (2008)
Sandra Borgmann Irmin wrote Tatort: Wenn Frauen Austern essen (2003)- Klaus Emmerich Directed Tatort: Aida (1996)
Miroslav Nemec Also in Tatort: Aida (1996)
Otto Mellies Irmin wrote Bloch: Ein krankes Herz (2005)
Eberhard Feik Irmin wrote The Man on the Wall (1982)
Uwe Preuss Irmin wrote Merkel and Bloch: Tod eines Freundes
Udo Wachtveitl Also in Tatort: Aida (1996)
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About this person
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.
Country
Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1937 · age 89
