Karl Wallinger

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Remembering Karl Wallinger: A Musical Icon's Legacy

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Discover the life and music of Karl Wallinger, the talented frontman of World Party and former member of The Waterboys, who left a mark on the music scene. 🎶 #KarlWallinger #WorldParty #TheWaterboys

Karl Wallinger, the renowned songwriter and frontman of World Party, passed away at the age of 66. Born in Wales, Wallinger's musical journey included stints with iconic bands such as The Waterboys, where he showcased his immense talent as a multi-instrumentalist. His work extended to collaborating with artists like Sinéad O'Connor, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry.

World Party, the band he led, gained recognition for hits like 'Ship of Fools,' blending pop sensibilities with philosophical themes and a touch of cynicism. Wallinger's musical prowess resonated through college rock radio and MTV, establishing him as a distinctive voice in the music world.

Aside from his musical achievements, Wallinger also served as a musical director for The Rocky Horror Picture Show in the West End, showcasing his versatile skills across different artistic realms. His legacy lives on through his five albums with World Party and the iconic track 'She's The One,' famously covered by Robbie Williams.

Karl Wallinger's unique blend of pop, mysticism, and cynicism continues to inspire musicians and fans alike. His contributions to the music scene, from his solo ventures to collaborations with renowned artists, cement his status as a beloved figure in the industry.

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Karl Wallinger, songwriter and frontman of World Party, dies at 66 (The Guardian)

Welsh-born musician and composer also played with the Waterboys and worked on Sinéad O'Connor's debut album.

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Karl Wallinger, World Party Frontman, Dies at 66 (Variety)

Karl Wallinger, frontman of World Party — best known for their 1987 hit 'Ship of Fools' — and early member of the Waterboys, died Sunday. He was 66.

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Karl Wallinger of World Party, the Waterboys dies at 66 (Huntington Beach Independent)

Wallinger's hybrid of sumptuous pop, hippie mysticism and postmodern cynicism helped World Party carve out a niche on college rock radio and MTV.

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Karl Wallinger of The Waterboys & World Party Dies at 66 (Billboard)

The multi-instrumentalist was born in Prestatyn, Wales, in 1957. After serving as musical director for a West End production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, ...

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Karl Wallinger of UK bands World Party and the Waterboys dies at ... (USA TODAY)

Once the Waterboys' keyboardist, Wallinger went on to make hits such as "She's the One" through his solo venture, World Party, and performed on "SNL."

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Karl Wallinger Dies: World Party And The Waterboys Singer ... (Deadline)

Born Karl Edmond de Vere Wallinger, he began his musical career in various bands as a keyboard player, then took a job in music publishing, which was followed ...

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Karl Wallinger Has Died (Clash Magazine)

Welsh songwriter Karl Wallinger has died. News was confirmed a short time ago by his American publicist. The songwriter passed away on March 10th; he is.

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World Party frontman and former The Waterboys member Karl ... (Sky News)

The multi-instrumentalist released five albums with Word Party - and wrote the song She's The One which was covered by Robbie Williams in 1999.

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Karl Wallinger: Whole of the Moon artist dies aged 66 (BBC News)

The Welsh-born songwriter, who collaborated with numerous artists over his career, died on Sunday.

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The Waterboys musician Karl Wallinger dies aged 66 (BreakingNews.ie)

The Welsh-born frontman formed World Party in 1986, shortly after his departure from The Waterboys, recording the group's debut album Private Revolution ...

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Waterboys and World Party's Karl Wallinger dies aged 66 (RTE.ie)

The Welsh-born frontman formed World Party in 1986, shortly after his departure from The Waterboys, recording the group's debut album Private Revolution ...

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Karl Wallinger death: World Party frontman and 'She's The One ... (The Independent)

Karl Wallinger, a singer and songwriter best known for his work in his band World Party, has died. He was 66. The Welsh musician was also known for his time ...

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Karl Wallinger, songwriter, World Party frontman and Waterboys ... (BBC News)

Karl Wallinger, the Welsh-born musician who played on hits including The Waterboys' The Whole of the Moon, has died aged 66. The multi-instrumentalist and ...

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World Party's Karl Wallinger was a pick'n'mix songwriter with a total ... (The Guardian)

The World Party frontman, who has died aged 66, was not the 60s revivalist some critics dismissed him as – his work was extraordinary in its breadth and ...

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Karl Wallinger, frontman of World Party and Sinead O'Connor ... (The Irish Times)

Welsh-born musician and songwriter penned songs including Ship of Fools and Put the Message in the Box.

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Karl Wallinger, Who Sang With World Party and the Waterboys, Dies ... (The New York Times)

As a songwriter and instrumentalist as well, he blended pop and folk influences into music that helped define college radio in the 1980s and '90s.

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Karl Wallinger Remembered: “Music is the greatest thing for me ... (MOJO)

Remembering Karl Wallinger, who has sadly passed away aged 66, MOJO revisits our 2021 interview with World Party's mercurial auteur.

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Thank You World: Karl Wallinger bids farewell – SuperDeluxeEdition (Super Deluxe Edition)

Karl Wallinger the singer-songwriter who was best known for World Party, his almost-solo outfit, has died aged 66, it has been announced.

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Karl Wallinger, member of The Waterboys and World Party, dies at 66 (The Associated Press)

Wallinger, 66, passed away Sunday, his publicist said. No cause of death was announced. Wallinger had worked as musical director for a production of “The Rocky ...

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Karl Wallinger, member of The Waterboys and creative force of ... (ABC News)

Karl Wallinger, the multi-instrumentalist and solo force behind the band World Party and former member of The Waterboys, has died at age 66.

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Karl Wallinger, singer-songwriter who fronted World Party, dies at 66 (The Washington Post)

The Welsh musician played with the folk rock band the Waterboys and became a favorite of alternative radio, known for songs including “Ship of Fools.”

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Re-Eric Carmen/Karl Wallinger (Lefsetz Letter)

I sent Amy Carmen your article and here was her response. Thanks for sharing … to brighten the mood here's a great EC memory: Eric and I were in the car maybe ...

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