Tributes paid after Can legend Damo Suzuki dies, aged 74

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Can icon Damo Suzuki, after it was announced that the influential vocalist and musician had passed away at the age of 74.The experimental artist died after a long battle with colon cancer, having been diagnosed in 2014 when he was given a 10 per cent chance of survival.“It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of our wonderful friend Damo Suzuki, yesterday, Friday 9 February 2024,” Can’s Instagram account posted.“His boundless creative energy has touched so many over the whole world, not just with Can, but also with his all continent spanning Network Tour.

Damo’s kind soul and cheeky smile will be forever missed.”Paying tribute to past members of the art-rock collective, they wrote: “He will be joining Michael, Jaki and Holger for a fantastic jam!”The message ended: “Lots of love to his family and children.

We will post funeral arrangements at a later date.”A post shared by CAN_SPOON_RECORDS (@can_spoon_records)The social media account for Energy, an acclaimed 2022 documentary about Suzuki wrote that he was “a life force that will be missed by many”.“Lost for words.

Damo forever. Sending strength, love and condolences to the family and loved ones.”We are devastated to announce that Damo Suzuki passed away on the 9th February.A life force that will be missed by many.Lost for words.Damo forever.Sending strength, love and condolences to the family and loved ones.#Energy #DamoSuzukisNetworkGod bless pic.twitter.com/Isb9D3BN6t— ENERGY (@energythefilm) February 10, 2024Born in Japan on January 16, 1950, Suzuki later spent his teenage years busking around Europe where he developed his experimental vocal style.