Can

Can
  • Type: Band/Group
  • Country: Germany
  • Born: June 1968 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
  • Active: 1968 - 1991

Biography

German experimental rock band formed in Cologne circa 1968, initially as Inner Space and becoming "The Can" when fronted by American vocalist Malcolm Mooney. Can are well-known as one of the key pioneers of Krautrock, particularly during the era when fronted by Japanese singer Kenji "Damo" Suzuki who "turned their sound towards a crazy mixture of improvisation, noise, mantra and funk rhythms".

Genres

Can Discography

Members

  • Irmin Schmidt - keyboards, vocals (1968–1979; 1986)
  • Holger Czukay - bass, electronics, vocals (1968–1977)
  • Michael Karoli - guitar, vocals, violin (1968–1979; 1986)
  • Jaki Liebezeit - drums, percussion (1968–1979; 1986)
  • Malcolm Mooney - vocals (1968–1970; 1986)
  • Damo Suzuki - vocals (1970–1973)
  • Rosko Gee - bass, vocals (1977–1979)
  • Rebop Kwaku Baah - percussion, vocals (1977–1979)

Frequent Collaborators