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Karl Wallinger dies aged 66: Former World Party frontman who's iconic track was covered by Robbie Williams and reached No 1 passes away as famous musicians pay tribute
The Welsh-born musician and composer was also a member of 80s band Waterboys and performed on their first three albums, before forming his own group in 1986.
Karl talents saw him work with the likes of David Bowie, Peter Gabriel and write a whole host of hits including Ship Of Fools and She's The One which appeared on the band's 1997 album Egyptology. Karl talents saw him work with the likes of David Bowie, Peter Gabriel and write a whole host of hits including Ship Of Fools and She's The One which appeared on the band's 1997 album Egyptology (pictured with World Party in 1990) Karl, who was born in Prestatyn, North Wales, and began his career as a keyboardist in numerous bands and even a brief stint as the musical director of The Rocky Horror Show (pictured 1997)
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