Can (band)
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Can (stylized in all caps) were a German experimental rock band formed in Cologne in 1968 by Holger Czukay (bass, tape editing), Irmin Schmidt (keyboards), Michael Karoli (guitar), and Jaki Liebezeit (drums). The group featured several vocalists, most prominently the American Malcolm Mooney (1968–70) and the Japanese Damo Suzuki (1970–73).[8] They have been widely hailed as pioneers of the German krautrock scene.[8][9]
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| Origin | Cologne, West Germany |
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| Labels | Liberty, United Artists, Spoon, Mute |
| Past members | Michael Karoli Jaki Liebezeit Irmin Schmidt Holger Czukay Malcolm Mooney Damo Suzuki David C. Johnson Rosko Gee Rebop Kwaku Baah |
| Website | spoonrecords |
The founding members of Can came from backgrounds in avant-garde music and jazz. They blended elements of psychedelic rock, funk, and musique concrète on influential albums such as Tago Mago (1971), Ege Bamyasi (1972) and Future Days (1973).[8][10] Can also had commercial success with singles such as "Spoon" (1971) and "I Want More" (1976) reaching national singles charts. Their work has influenced rock, post-punk, ambient, and electronic acts.[11]