Irmin Schmidt

German keyboard player and composer

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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