Edward Ka-Spel

Edward Sharp, better known by his stage name Edward Ka-Spel, (aka 'Archangel, Che Banana, The Prophet Qa'Spell, Qa-Sepel) is an English singer-songwriter and musician, born in London on 23 January 1954, to a family with East Anglia connections. He is best known for his work with the band The Legendary Pink Dots, which he co-founded.

Edward Ka-Spel
Edward Ka-Spel on stage at the Traumzeit festival in 2017
Background information
Born (1954-01-23) 23 January 1954
London, England
OriginNijmegen, Netherlands
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
Years active1980–present
LabelsThird Mind
Websitewww.brainwashed.com/lpd/music.php

Ka-Spel is also known for his work on The Tear Garden with Skinny Puppy's cEvin Key. In 2017, he collaborated with Amanda Palmer on the album I Can Spin a Rainbow.

Ka-spel's recordings are often of a limited number and only available through an extensive and devoted mail-order system at Solielmoon. He has also released numerous cassette-only special recordings, usually including materials out-of-print on earlier labels along with new releases. He often appears on stage barefoot, wearing a long scarf and either pink or black glasses. Early in his career, he drew black lines on his face and arms.

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