Karl Wallinger, the frontman of World Party who earlier played with The Waterboys, died March 10 at 66. No cause or location was given by his publicist in the confirmation.
The Welsh-born songwriter wrote World Party’s “Ship of Fools,” “Put the Message in the Box,” “Is It Like Today?” and “She’s the One,” which later was a hit cover for Robbie Williams.
Born Karl Edmond de Vere Wallinger on October 19 1957, he began his musical career in various bands as a keyboard player, then took a job in music publishing, which was followed by a brief stint as the musical director of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Wallinger joined the Waterboys in 1983 and played on their first three albums as a multi-instrumentalist, including on its biggest hit, “The Whole of the Moon.” That track reached the Top 30 in the UK before its 1991 re-release hit No. 3.
He formed World Party in 1986 after leaving the Waterboys,...
The Welsh-born songwriter wrote World Party’s “Ship of Fools,” “Put the Message in the Box,” “Is It Like Today?” and “She’s the One,” which later was a hit cover for Robbie Williams.
Born Karl Edmond de Vere Wallinger on October 19 1957, he began his musical career in various bands as a keyboard player, then took a job in music publishing, which was followed by a brief stint as the musical director of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Wallinger joined the Waterboys in 1983 and played on their first three albums as a multi-instrumentalist, including on its biggest hit, “The Whole of the Moon.” That track reached the Top 30 in the UK before its 1991 re-release hit No. 3.
He formed World Party in 1986 after leaving the Waterboys,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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...
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...
- 3/11/2024
- by Jonah Krueger
- Consequence - Music
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