Mick Karn

Mick's music changed my life. he was the best and still is in my opinion the very best bass player ever.

Bless you Mick.

Sonic mastery of Micks work on Tin Drum along with the pioneering work of japans members was a uniquely fresh take on the new wave era, with strong far eastern influeneces. Mick had a sound that was tastefully different, his passing is truly a huge loss to lovers of all thing different & cutting edge & obscure. We mourn your passing , we celebrate your life and that the taste of sonic cool you left for us to enjoy.

Just spent an evening listening to my favorite band from my teenage years. The music still sounds just as good and timeless. Dear Mick and family, please know you are not forgotten and your music is still so much appreciated and loved. You were one of a kind.

what a wonderful man, talented and taken away too soon. i will always remember the visitation dream i had of you, telling me to try my hardest and get good grades. it inspires me... keep playing that beautiful bass and until we meet again...

Just listened to Sleepers awake and the tears started to roll down my face, God bless Mick sadly missed never forgotten x

RIP Dear Mick. I will Always play your music. RS Norway

And Condolences to your Family

My tribute to Mick

So many journeys,
from Cyprus to England
from Paris to London
from Dreams to Monsters
and finally,
from Japan to Death.
5 years later,
still in memories
alone we are
without you.
So much you played a part in Music and Art.
Many thanks again and again.
We miss you.
Rest in peace.

See you on the other side mick , when i heard the news i was in the Hospital batteling cancer miss you .

...still missing you.

still listen to your fab fretless bass guitar work. Japan was a big part of my young and older life my kids aged 21 and 11 are both regailed with the stories of my memories of your japan concerts when i was young and so were you fab times see you when i get there babe xxx god bless

You leave a terrific legacy, Mick. A genius, Uber sad you died exactly a week before my lovely Dad, of the same condition. Who would have thought all those years ago when I blared out Japan at full volume?!!!! God bless you x

Miss you so very much , take care Mick xx

I will miss you Mick , so very much , Will always enjoy your music and photo's , I grew up listening to Japan x and loved every bit ! My lovely Mum died suddenly on the 6th Feb 2011 , so you will have Marion by now bless! Love and hugs to you .

RIP MICK YOUR MUSIC WILL NEVER LEAVE US.

30 years.of fantastic bass playing will be missed in deep shock.
paul alcock

Not only an amazing bassist but such a lovely human being. My deepest condolences to Mick's wife, son, family and friends.
You'll be missed dear Mick. x

You changed everything for me when I saw Japan in 1980, thanks for the visual and musical influences. RIP Mick... Marc O

A wonderful artist who will be missed. RIP
Richard (Rhode Island)

We can all look forward to hearing his beautiful sounds during the resurrection as he plays praise about God and not men. May the God of all comfort, bring comfort to the family and friends of Mr Mick Karn.

very sad news,my thoughts and prayers with your wife and son. Carry on playing the bass in heaven

Sentiments of
condolences to 'Mick'
Karn and Family&Friends

loved your music RIP

subtle fretless Mick, thank you for your magic touch surrounding my
(y)ears with joy.......

Mick, to me you was the best bass player who ever walked the face of the earth. I have never heard anyone who can make a bass talk before. You are an inspiration. Sadly you have been taken from us, far too soon. Our hearts go out to you and your family. God bless fella. There will be some lucky people in heaven who will sit forever listening to you playing .

My thoughts and prayers are with the Karn Family in their time of grief. At times like these, drawing close to God in prayer is what will "sustain you."
(Psalm 55:2) I hope this will bring the family a measure of comfort.

A Friend

So, so sad. A very talented man—gone too soon.

May the God of all comfort, comfort the family, friends, and fans of Mick Karn. We can all look forward to a time when there will be no more sickness, crime and death because God promises to make all things new.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Along with Jaco Pastorius - he was one of the best . . .

We will miss Mick, his music was a joy for many to listen to. The day will come when no one will be dying. God has promise to 'make all things new' for the human family. "No more pain, sickness, or death, the former things will pass away." May the family and friends continue to draw close to God.

Mick - I listened to you and the band religiously from the age of 13 - Your music style was genius, your sound incredible, thank you so much for all your amazing music and stage prescence. I was so sad to hear of your illness last year and your untimely death, you will be sorely missed on Earth, play on in Heaven Mick. RIP - AWood

REST IN PEACE

May your soul rest in peace. You live on through your extraordinary music.

A truely wonderful talented , no gifted musician and man taken much too soon .

Thank you, Mick Karn, for creating such wonderful, beautifully unique music through your mastery of the bass guitar. You will be missed dearly by many.

Mick reinvented the bass guitar and gave it a life of its own. A true innovator and a vital member of one of the best bands ever, Japan. RIP Mick.

To the the family of Mick Karn - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Mick will be missed by many.

Hey Mick, you were great for music. Rock on lad. Johnny Kay and the Cosmetics

Your music and style will influence generations to come. RIP from the Sheardowns