Graeme Thomson

‘Germans thought we couldn’t play’: Irmin Schmidt, of musical pioneers Can, interviewed

The sole survivor of one of the most influential bands of the 20th century discusses taking risks, playing badly and ignoring the Brits

Clockwise from top right: Michael Karoli, Damo Suzuki, Irmin Schmidt, Jaki Liebezeit and Holger Czukay of Can, one of the most influential bands of the 20th century. Credit: Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo
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