Mick Karn

Mick Karn (July 24, 1958 - ), born Anthony Michaelides, is a British musician, most noted as the bassist for the 1980s New Wave band Japan. He also worked with noted New Wave artists Gary Numan and Kate Bush, as well as being a member of Dalis Car with Peter Murphy. In the 1990s he worked with artist David Torn as well as a number of Japanese musicians, including the band NiNa.

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July 24 - 1958 - British - 1980s - New Wave - Japan - Gary Numan - Kate Bush - Dalis Car - Peter Murphy - 1990s - David Torn - NiNa

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Mick has a distinctive playing style and sound on fretless bass which makes his playing immediately recognisable.

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The photo of Mick is from the back cover of the album Beginning to Melt, and is used by kind permission of Medium Productions.

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