Edward Ka-Spel

Edward Ka-Spel
Edward Ka-Spel on stage at the Traumzeit festival in 2017
Edward Ka-Spel on stage at the Traumzeit festival in 2017
Background information
Born (1954-01-23) 23 January 1954 (age 70)
London, England
OriginNijmegen, Netherlands
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
Years active1980–present
LabelsThird Mind
Websitewww.brainwashed.com/lpd/music.php

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.[1]

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.[2]

Ka-spel's recordings are often of a limited number and only available through an extensive and devoted mail-order system at Soleilmoon. He has also released numerous cassette-only special recordings, usually including materials out-of-print on earlier labels along with new releases.[3] 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.[4]

  1. ^ [1] Edward Ka-Spel on Discogs
  2. ^ Goodwin, Jeremy D. "Amanda Palmer Mesmerizes in Concert with Edward Ka-Spel (18 May 2017)". Boston Globe. Boston Globe. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  3. ^ [2] Edward Ka-Spel on Discogs
  4. ^ "Phil Knight". Brainwashed.com. 29 July 1954. Retrieved 20 May 2012.