Karl Burns

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Karl Burns
Karl Burns (second from right, with the drums) performing as part of The Fall in 1984
Background information
Born	1958 (age 65–66) Manchester, England
Genres	Post-punk
Occupation	Musician
Instrument(s)	Drums, guitar, bass guitar, percussion, keyboards, vocals

Karl Burns (born 1958) is a British musician best known as the drummer for the Fall, featuring in many incarnations of the band between 1977 and 1998.

Although several musicians have rejoined the Fall having previously left or been fired, Burns was reportedly rehired a record nine times. He eventually left for good, alongside longtime bassist Steve Hanley, following an on-stage altercation with group leader Mark E. Smith in New York in April 1998.