Mick Karn

Andonis Michaelides (Greek: Αντώνης Μιχαηλίδης; 24 July 1958 - 4 January 2011), better known as Mick Karn, was an English-Cypriot musician and songwriter who rose to fame as the bassist for the art rock / new wave band Japan. His distinctive fretless bass sound and melodic playing style were a trademark of the band's sound. He also played woodwind instruments, mainly clarinet and saxophone, among many others. Karn was a celebrated sculptor as well as an author and chef; he later qualified in psychiatry. He spoke several languages and in 2009 published his autobiography Japan And Self Existence.