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My Take
Karl Wallinger is the kind of quiet genius I cherish most. As the leader of World Party and a key Waterboys member, he shaped the arrangement of "The Whole of the Moon," a song that still lands like a gift decades later. A Welsh multi-instrumentalist who could sing, write, produce and play nearly everything, he built whole worlds largely by himself. He never chased the brightest spotlight, yet his music lodges deep in the listener's memory. His passing in 2024 was a real loss, but craftsmanship like his does not fade. I admire artists who let the work speak louder than the persona.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Karl Wallinger
- Name (Japanese)
- カール・ウォリンジャー
- Reading
- かーる・うぉりんじゃー
- Born
- October 19, 1957 – March 10, 2024
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- record producer / music publisher / singer / composer / multi-instrumentalist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Karl Wallinger born?
October 19, 1957 – March 10, 2024.
Where is Karl Wallinger from?
Karl Wallinger is from United Kingdom.
What does Karl Wallinger do?
Karl Wallinger works as record producer, music publisher, singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.