World Party and The Waterboys’ Karl Wallinger Dead at 66
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Karl Wallinger, the creative force behind the neo-psych project World Party and one-time member of The Waterboys, has died at the age of 66.
According to a statement from his publicist, Wallinger died on Sunday (March 10th). No cause of death has been revealed.
The Welsh-born musician and mind behind such tracks as “Ship of Fools,” “She’s the One,” “Whole of the Moon,” and more first joined The Waterboys in 1983 as a keyboard player after being recruited by Mike Scott. Wallinger’s quickly became an instrumental member of the group, introducing synth bass and orchestrations to their sound — as heard on 1984’s A Pagan Place and 1985’s This Is the Sea.
Wallinger’s tenure in The Waterboys was short-lived, however, as in 1985 he began work on a new solo venture called World Party. His first album under the moniker, 1986’s Private Revolution, housed the hit single “Ship of Fools” and further established Wallinger’s eclectic mix of influences. The record also featured several notable guests, including Sinéad O’Connor, whom Wallinger would later work with on her own 1987 album, The Lion and the Cobra.
Wallinger released four additional albums as World Party while simultaneously establishing himself as an accomplished producer and music director. In 1999, “She’s the One” was covered by Robbie Williams, landing the former Take That member a No. 1 hit on the UK charts.
In 2001, Wallinger suffered a brain aneurysm, leading him to take several years off from recording and touring.
He is survived by his wife Suzie Zamit, son Louis Wallinger, daughter Nancy Zamit, and two grandchildren.
World Party and The Waterboys’ Karl Wallinger Dead at 66
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