RIP Chris Karrer (Amon Düül II)

Hrychu wrote: Another incorrect statement is that the band was called 24 Karat Gold, when in reality it was called 18 Karat Gold.

Edited by moshkito - January 28 2024 at 06:36

That is incorrect about 24 Karat Gold. It has been re-released and I have a copy.

Amazing....just amazing!  RIP Chris and Lothar! 

Edited by cstack3 - January 10 2024 at 23:38

My first hero in Kraut Rock!  I read a review of "Wolf City" in the US rock magazine "Circus," and the reviewer went hard after Chris, saying that "many of his guitar sounds seem accidental" or some-such.  Never forgot that slam, 50 years later!!   RIP Chris, thanks for proving them wrong!  

Edited by cstack3 - January 05 2024 at 16:47

One of the true greats of Krautrock.

I just saw in the RIP thread that Chris Karrer passed away on 2 January aged 76. Chris Karrer is among the most important and influential German prog pioneers, having played on Phallus Dei, which is usually seen as the starting point of the German scene. He was active with ADII pretty much until the end as major driving force. He was interested in music from all around the world, became a master of many styles and brought in many influences. He was a great improviser and not constrained by any traditional limits of song writing. Despite his eclectic approach he had an unmistakable personal style and voice. For me he belongs to the greats of prog and for sure deserves his own thread.