FinnDave Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Surprised to see that no one has mentioned [url="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jan/23/jaki-liebezeit-drummer-of-seminal-krautrock-band-can-dies-at-78"]the passing of Can drummer, the wonderful Jaki Liebezeit. [/url] An absolutely incredible drummer, sad to see another great (in some people's worlds) go. Edited January 23, 2017 by FinnDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I wasn't specifically aware of their drummer but Can were always a super creative band. Sorry to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-khag Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Very sad news. I'll be raising a glass to the motorik beat tonight. I can listen to it for hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 A fantastic drummer, I love his precise, measured, pulsating style... RIP Jaki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightlyseared Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Brilliant "less is more" drummer with dynamics and swing. He'll be missed. Great work with Jah Wobble too. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZtx7I6jsxg"]https://www.youtube....h?v=FZtx7I6jsxg[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=390Nz5Gm8Hw"]Great footage of Can on OGWT[/url] from 1975, Irwin Schmidt committing all sorts of violence on his keboards while wearing a waistcoat made of ring pulls, the rest of the band looking slightly puzzled, while Jaki L. just keeps on drumming. Sadly, Schmidt broke his leg soon after this, resulting in their UK tour being cancelled. I had a ticket to see them in Manchester. Edited January 23, 2017 by FinnDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Very sad news. Great drummer, having a bit of a krautrock binge lately. Mushroom is my fave CAN track, especially for the drumming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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