Mick Karn

Mick Karn
Mick Karn
	Karn in November 1982
Background information
Birth name	Andonis Michaelides
Born	24 July 1958; Nicosia, British Cyprus
Died	4 January 2011 (aged 52); London, England
Genres	Avant-garde; experimental rock; post-punk; new wave;
Instruments	Fretless bass guitar; saxophone; bass clarinet; oboe;
Years active	1974–2010
Labels	Virgin; CMP; Medium Productions;
Formerly of	Japan; Dalis Car;
Website	mickkarn.net
	; Mick Karn's signature (c. 1980)

Andonis Michaelides (Greek: Αντώνης Μιχαηλίδης; 24 July 1958 – 4 January 2011), better known as Mick Karn, was an English-Cypriot musician and songwriter who rose to fame as the bassist for the art rock/new wave band Japan. His distinctive fretless bass guitar sound and melodic playing style were a trademark of the band's sound.