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Damo Suzuki

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Damo Suzuki was a Japanese singer born on January 16, 1950. He is best known as the vocalist for the German krautrock band Can during the early 1970s. Suzuki's distinctive improvisational singing style contributed significantly to the band's experimental and avant-garde sound. His work with Can helped shape the development of progressive rock and experimental music in that era. Damo Suzuki passed away on February 9, 2024.

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