Holger Czukay
German musician and Can musician
Born
March 24th, 1938
86 years ago
Died
2017
8 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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A prominent figure in the avant-garde music scene, contributed significantly to experimental rock as a founding member of the band Can. Studied at the Musikhochschule in Cologne and was influenced by electronic music, creating a unique sound that blended rock, jazz, and world music. Czukay developed innovative recording techniques and pioneered the use of sampling in compositions, defining the sound of Can's classic albums. Continued to release solo work and collaborate with various artists, maintaining a distinctive style throughout his career.
Co-founded the band Can
Pioneered sampling in music
Produced the album 'Tago Mago'
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