Forum Home Forum Home > Progressive Music Lounges > Prog News, Press Releases
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - R.I.P Michael Gunther (Agitation Free)
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

Topic ClosedR.I.P Michael Gunther (Agitation Free)
 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Aussie-Byrd-Brother View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Honorary Collaborator

Joined: October 12 2011
Location: Melb, Australia
Status: Offline
Points: 7951 		Direct Link To This Post Topic: R.I.P Michael Gunther (Agitation Free)
    Posted: March 31 2014 at 12:46
Hello all,

The following was posted by Harald Grosskopf on the 30th March 2014:

"Another friend passed away too early.
MICHAEL "FAME" GUENTHER, bass player of AGITATION FREE.
He was found dead yesterday."

***************

I can't find any more details other than that at this stage. The way it's worded sounds worrying though.

Think I'll give `Malesh', `Second' and `At The Cliffs of River Rhine' a spin tonight.



R.I.P, and thank you Michael for some cherished music.
Back to Top
Tom Ozric View Drop Down
Prog Reviewer
Prog Reviewer
Avatar

Joined: September 03 2005
Location: Olympus Mons
Status: Offline
Points: 15926 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 31 2014 at 13:32
Very sad news indeed - his stellar bass work in the band is why I fell for AF in the first place, R.I.P. MG.
Back to Top
verslibre View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: July 01 2004
Location: CA
Status: Offline
Points: 17922 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 31 2014 at 15:40
R.I.P. Michael. Agitation Free were one of the earliest German prog bands I learned of due to the Tangerine Dream connection via Chris Franke (former drummer) and Michael Hoenig (who replaced Peter Baumann in TD for a tour while Peter was off to Tibet, IIRC).
eBay
Back to Top
Man With Hat View Drop Down
Collaborator
Collaborator
Avatar
Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team

Joined: March 12 2005
Location: Neurotica
Status: Offline
Points: 166183 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 31 2014 at 16:18
A shame to read I'll spin some AF tonight.

RIP
Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.
Back to Top
Mellotron Storm View Drop Down
Prog Reviewer
Prog Reviewer
Avatar

Joined: August 27 2006
Location: The Beach
Status: Offline
Points: 13728 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 31 2014 at 18:38
So sad to read this tonight, I had their 2nd lined up to play as it was. If I can encourage anyone who hasn't heard their Shibuya Nights live album from 2011 to please check it out. Michael Gunther played on that live in Japan concert which was some 35 years between concerts for them. By the way it sounds incredible, especially Gunter's upfront bass playing. RIP Michael.Unhappy
"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"

"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN
Back to Top
Chris S View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Honorary Collaborator

Joined: June 09 2004
Location: Front Range
Status: Offline
Points: 7028 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 31 2014 at 20:51
R.I.P - Great bassist
<font color=Brown>Music - The Sound Librarian

...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR]
Back to Top
octopus-4 View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
RIO/Avant/Zeuhl,Neo & Post/Math Teams

Joined: October 31 2006
Location: Italy
Status: Offline
Points: 14325 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 01 2014 at 06:00
Is it an unusual stream of bad years or is it just that I have grown old?
I stand with Roger Waters, I stand with Joan Baez, I stand with Victor Jara, I stand with Woody Guthrie. Music is revolution
Back to Top
Cesar Inca View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator

Honorary Collaborator

Joined: May 19 2004
Location: Peru
Status: Offline
Points: 4888 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 03 2014 at 13:25
Terrible news! The spirits of Krautrock are mourning he passing of one of their best bassists.

Thank you for the music, Fame!
Back to Top
bloodnarfer View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: April 15 2010
Location: Austin, TX
Status: Offline
Points: 2162 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 03 2014 at 14:11
Terrible news... I just listened to some Agitation Free this morning before reading this.  Now I must listen to some more. RIP Michael.
www.last.fm/user/ramza1316
https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845
Back to Top
Rivertree View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Honorary Collaborator / Band Submissions

Joined: March 22 2006
Location: Germany
Status: Offline
Points: 17644 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 03 2014 at 14:13

https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash2/t1.0-9/536532_272902946124649_521233032_n.jpg

Michael "after work" in Berlin March 2012



Back to Top
Rivertree View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Honorary Collaborator / Band Submissions

Joined: March 22 2006
Location: Germany
Status: Offline
Points: 17644 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 03 2014 at 14:13
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/383524_274664092615201_1000150250_n.jpg


Back to Top
Cesar Inca View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator

Honorary Collaborator

Joined: May 19 2004
Location: Peru
Status: Offline
Points: 4888 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 07 2014 at 20:34
The masterful bassist that was needed to fill the rhythmic architecture of the most refined kraut band ever! 

Edited by Cesar Inca - April 07 2014 at 20:35
Back to Top
AtomicCrimsonRush View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Honorary Collaborator

Joined: July 02 2008
Location: Australia
Status: Offline
Points: 14258 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 08 2014 at 04:09
RIP
Back to Top
Tom Ozric View Drop Down
Prog Reviewer
Prog Reviewer
Avatar

Joined: September 03 2005
Location: Olympus Mons
Status: Offline
Points: 15926 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 08 2014 at 06:09
There's some cool pics of the legend, especially with bass in hand. Not too shabby at all.
Such an unexpected loss.
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down



This page was generated in 0.117 seconds.
Donate monthly and keep PA fast-loading and ad-free forever.