Japanese Musician Damo Suzuki, the legendary front man of the pioneering German band Can, passed away at the age of 74 on 9th February. His death was confirmed through Can’s official Instagram account on Saturday afternoon. However, the cause of death is still unknown.
The band Can expressed their loss about Damo Suzuki, “His boundless creative energy has touched so many over the whole world, not just with Can, but also with his all continent spanning Network Tour.” The caption further started, “Damo’s kind soul and cheeky smile will be forever missed. He will be joining Michael, Jaki and Holger for a fantastic jam!”
Damo Suzuki – ‘Give Me More Light’
Born as Kenji Suzuki in Tokyo, Damo Suzuki’s journey with Can began unexpectedly when he was discovered playing as a street musician in Munich by two members of the band. His improvisational approach to singing, coupled with the band’s experimental sound, contributed to the creation of timeless albums like Tago Mago, Ege Bamyasi, and Future Days.
Damo Suzuki continued to pursue his musical career, fronting his own Damo Suzuki Band and establishing his music label, Damo’s Network. His influence extended far beyond the krautrock genre, with artists like David Bowie, Radiohead, and Talking Heads acknowledging Can’s impact on their music.
While details about Damo Suzuki’s death remain undisclosed, his legacy as a musician and innovative artist will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on the music world for generations to come.
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