Sascha Konietzko | |
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 Sascha Konietzko performing live in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sascha Kegel Konietzko |
| Also known as | Sascha K, Käpt'n K |
| Born | 21 June 1961 Hamburg, West Germany |
| Genres | Punk rock,[1] industrial, industrial rock, industrial metal, EBM, experimental, hardcore techno |
| Occupations | Musician, record producer |
| Instruments | Drums, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, vocals |
| Years active | 1972[1]–present |
| Labels | Wax Trax!, Metropolis, KMFDM, Universal |
Sascha Kegel Konietzko (born 21 June 1961), also known as Sascha K and Käpt'n K, is a German musician and record producer. He is the founder, frontman and "anchor"[2] of the industrial band KMFDM. Konietzko jokingly purports himself to be the father of industrial rock.[3] Keyboard Magazine wrote of him, "You won't find a more imaginative or effective keyboardist on the hard-core scene."[4]
- ^ a b Olsen, Eric (October 5, 2003). "KMFDM". Blog Critics. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved February 26, 2011.
- ^ Rule, Greg (1999). "Mini-interviews with Seven Superstars: 4: KMFDM". Electro shock!: groundbreakers of synth music. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 211. ISBN 9780879305826. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
- ^ "KMFDM - '84-'86: 20th Anniversary Edition". ReGen Magazine. March 24, 2006. Retrieved June 3, 2009.
- ^ "Reviews". Keyboard. 21. GPI Publications: 120. 1995.