Mick Karn

Mick Karn (July 24, 1958 - ), born Anthony Michaelides, is a British musician, most noted as the bassist for the 1980s New Wave band Japan. He also worked with noted New Wave artists

Mick Karn (July 24, 1958 - ), born Anthony Michaelides, is a British musician, most noted as the bassist for the 1980s New Wave band Japan. He also worked with noted New Wave artists Gary Numan and Kate Bush, as well as being a member of Dalis Car with Peter Murphy. In the 1990s he worked with artist David Torn as well as a number of Japanese musicians, including the band NiNa.

Mick has a distinctive playing style and sound on fretless bass which makes his playing immediately recognisable.