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Influential German group who produced a spontaneous yet highly disciplined form of groove-heavy experimental rock.
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photo credit: Joe Dilworth

Can - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 1990s

Formed

1968 in Cologne, Germany

Genre

Pop/Rock Avant-Garde

Styles

Experimental Experimental Rock Kraut Rock Experimental Electronic Art Rock Alternative/Indie Rock

Group Members

Michael Karoli Irmin Schmidt Holger Czukay Jaki Liebezeit Malcolm Mooney Damo Suzuki Rebop Kwaku Baah Rosko Gee David C. Johnson
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