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Mick Karn (ex-Japan genius bass player) is seriously ill
SpeccyDoughboy
04-06-2010
"With great sadness we regret to inform you that Mick has recently been diagnosed with advanced stages of cancer. Mick is currently in positive mood and undergoing further tests and treatment. His family and friends are close with him, supporting him in practical ways, and surrounding him with their love, friendship and care.

Mick has been struggling financially for some considerable time now and we are hoping that this appeal may help to raise funds for any necessary treatment and perhaps go some way towards providing a small degree of financial support whilst Mick's immediate family provide the care and comfort we would all wish for him. We are hoping that his friends, fans and musical colleagues will, over the coming months, offer any support they feel capable of giving. Quite aside from the sheer brunt of daunting medically-related costs, Mick's clear and major concern is for the security and well being of his wife and young son.

If you would like to make a donation whether as an individual or as a group, you can do so via the paypal link at http://www.mickkarn.net/ which has been set up for this sole and express purpose. Any support you are able to give, no matter how small, could make a difference in helping Mick cope during this difficult period. His friends will be looking at a variety of ways to raise funds.

If you would simply like to leave your kind messages of support for Mick, please do so at http://www.mickkarn.net/Pages/Message.htm

We will keep you all updated as often as we can.

Please do note that news is released with Mick's full approval."
nightporter
05-06-2010
stoatie
05-06-2010
Oh no... I love Japan, in large part because of those awesome fretless basslines. Poor Mick.
Radiomaniac
05-06-2010
Horrible news.
Havelock Vetinari
05-06-2010
That's sad news while not a massive fan of Japan I liked some of their material.
SickPuppy21
05-06-2010
****ing hell not another bassist, rest in peace brothers.
SpeccyDoughboy
06-06-2010
Apparently the cancer is at stage 4, having spread throughout his stomach/intestines, lungs and now to the brain. Not a good situation. Please visit http://www.mickkarn.net
Julie J
06-06-2010
A huge fan of Japan - This is sad news indeed
Stereofam
06-06-2010
Very very sad news. Have been massive fan of Japan since early 80's. Not only a great bass player, but his saxophone also excellent. Thoughts are with Mick at this time.
SpeccyDoughboy
08-06-2010
http://www.nightporter.co.uk/pages/bass_auction.html

Bass Guitar up for auction to raise funds for the appeal
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