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Karl Wallinger was listed as a record producer, music publisher and singer. Karl Wallinger was born on October 19, 1957 in United Kingdom. Death is recorded on March 10, 2024, at the age of 66.
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
- Occupation
- record producer / music publisher / singer / composer / multi-instrumentalist
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Karl Wallinger born?
Born October 19, 1957.
When did Karl Wallinger die?
Died March 10, 2024, aged 66.
Where was Karl Wallinger from?
Karl Wallinger was from United Kingdom.
What did Karl Wallinger do?
Karl Wallinger worked as record producer, music publisher, singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist.
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