Damo Suzuki: 2020 John Lobb interview posted in honor of the iconic singer
Can’s legendary singer Damo Suzuki, who passed away in February 2024, had a huge impact on the possibilities of music. The much-loved and charismatic vocalist was in the influential band at its peak in the ’70s, appearing on the album Tago Mago in 1971, and his free-form singing style was a staple of the band’s It was the opposite of a hypnotic groove. After Can, he remained on the road, working with local musicians in performances that were completely ad hoc and without a safety net, capturing the essence and spirit of the music, allowing the music to reach beyond its constraints and almost We had a great pickup gig, allowing the music to breathe as it took on a spiritual feel. Power freed from traditional constraints.
It was a lot of fun too, and when Damo comes to town, these weird and wonderful jams pop up at every venue. Any musician could participate, there were no plans…just show up! In 2020, Damo Suzuki attended the Grausone Festival in The Hague, Netherlands, where I hold our annual conversation. I went there and had the great honor of hosting an interview with him that I recorded – the sound quality was ok at best and I cleaned it up. Of course, Damo speaks with his own accent, but if you focus, you’ll be captivated by his wisdom-filled words and his wonderful childlike innocence, which is both calming and surprising. The interview with Damo Suzuki was like his jam. There was no safety net or set questions. That’s how I like to do interviews too, so we were both in the same zone. Having a live audience in front of you adds to the adventure and that special spiritual moment where all the energies in the room come together and everyone becomes a conduit for ancient vibrations and music. only.
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