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World Party Frontman Karl Wallinger Dies at 66


Karl Wallinger, frontman of World Party — best known for their 1987 hit 'Ship of Fools' — and early member of the Waterboys, died Sunday. He was 66.

Karl Wallinger, the Welsh-born frontman of World Party and early member of the Waterboys, died Sunday, according to a statement from his publicist. Wallinger formed World Party in 1986 shortly after his departure from the Waterboys and recorded the group’s debut album, “Private Revolution,” largely by himself at home. Born in Wales in 1957, Wallinger began his career as a keyboardist with several bands and briefly was musical director for “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in London.

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