Can (band)

Can were a German experimental rock band formed in Cologne in 1968 by Holger Czukay (bass, tape editing), Irmin Schmidt (keyboards), Michael Karoli (guitar), and Jaki Liebezeit (drums). They featured several vocalists, including the American Malcolm Mooney (1968–70) and the Japanese Damo Suzuki (1970–73). They have been hailed as pioneers of the German krautrock scene.

This article is about the German band. For the South Korean duo, see Can (duo).

Can
Can c. 1972
From left: Karoli, Schmidt, Czukay, Liebezeit, Suzuki
Background information
OriginCologne, West Germany
Genres
Years active
  • 1968–1979
  • 1986
  • 1988
  • 1991
  • 1999
LabelsLiberty, United Artists, Spoon, Mute
Past membersMichael Karoli
Jaki Liebezeit
Irmin Schmidt
Holger Czukay
Malcolm Mooney
Damo Suzuki
David C. Johnson
Rosko Gee
Rebop Kwaku Baah
Websitespoonrecords.com

The founding members of Can came from backgrounds in avant-garde music and jazz. They blended elements of psychedelic rock, funk, and musique concrète on influential albums such as Tago Mago (1971), Ege Bamyasi (1972) and Future Days (1973). Can also had commercial success with singles such as "Spoon" (1971) and "I Want More" (1976) reaching national singles charts. Their work has influenced rock, post-punk, and ambient acts.

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