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    Posted: July 19 2011 at 21:56
On July 13th Francois Cahen the great pianist who played in MAGMA and ZAO and many other projects passed away from a heart attack. Unfortunately i don't have an official link to this but i've read it on a couple of sites. Whan i first heard the news i must admit it hurt.I've been such a fan of ZAO and of course those pre- MDK MAGMA albums that he played on.He was a brilliant player and i will miss him.
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Points: 4888 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 19 2011 at 22:17
Very sad news, indeed. Luckily, his musical legacy lives on in lots of younger zeuhl and avant-prog bands that have been releasing fantastic albums in the last decade.
My condolences to his family and friends.
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Points: 166183 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 19 2011 at 23:40
Sad news indeed! I'll spin some early Magma tomorrow for him.
 
RIP Francois


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Points: 2555 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 20 2011 at 05:26
R.I.P. Another prog rock artist died. Pity. 
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Points: 13382 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 20 2011 at 05:46
Enjoyed his work on the first Magma album. Sad news definitely, RIP. 
New album!
http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385
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Points: 1317 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 20 2011 at 09:50
Too bad!Zao was great. 
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Points: 19 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2011 at 02:21
RIP! Hat off and condolences to his family and friends.
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Points: 4888 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 26 2011 at 21:52
Definitely, the ZAO time was the most essential in his career: his work was more highlighted among the sax lines and terrific rhythm duo tha twent with him.
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