Irmin Schmidt
German keyboard player and composer
Born
May 29th, 1937
88 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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A prominent keyboard player and composer, contributed significantly to the development of avant-garde and progressive rock music. Co-founded the influential band CAN, which became a key figure in the Krautrock movement during the late 1960s and 1970s. Schmidt's innovative use of keyboards and experimentation with sound defined the band's unique style. Additionally, engaged in various solo projects that explored contemporary classical music and film scoring, demonstrating versatility and creativity in multiple musical genres.
Co-founded the band CAN
Pioneered avant-garde and progressive rock
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