Kraan
Kraan is a German band based in Ulm and formed in 1970. It had several minor hits through the 1970s and 1980s. After a break of ten years, the group reunited in 2000. Their early style can be described as Krautrock that turned later to fusion, combining elements of both rock and jazz.
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.jpg) Kraan in Wiesbaden (25. May 2008) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Genres | Krautrock |
| Years active | 1970–1990; 2000–present |
| Labels | Spiegelei/Intercord, EMI, Wintrup Music |
| Website | www.kraan.de |
| Members | Peter Wolbrandt Hellmut Hattler Jan Fride |
| Past members | Ingo Bischof Johannes Pappert Udo Dahmen Joo Kraus Gerry Brown Eef Albers Mark McMillen Tomy Goldschmidt |
Members
Current line-up
- Peter Wolbrandt – guitar (1970–present)
- Hellmut Hattler – bass guitar (1970–present)
- Jan Fride – drums (1970–1978, 1984–present)
Former members
- Ingo Bischof – keyboards (1975–2007; died 2019)
- Johannes Pappert – alto sax (1970–1976)
- Udo Dahmen – drums (1977–1980)
- Joo Kraus – keyboards, trumpet (1987–1992)
- Gerry Brown – drums, lead vocals (1979–1983)
- Tomy Goldschmidt – drums (1977)
- Eef Albers – guitar (1982–1983)
- Marc McMillen – keyboards, vocals (1982–1983)
Timeline
Discography
Studioalbums
- 1972 Kraan
- 1973 Wintrup
- 1974 Andy Nogger
- 1975 Let It Out
- 1977 Wiederhören
- 1978 Flyday
- 1982 Nachtfahrt
- 1983 X
- 1989 Dancing In The Shade
- 1991 Soul of Stone
- 2003 Through
- 2007 Psychedelic man
- 2010 Diamonds
Live albums
- 1975 Kraan Live (2lp)
- 1980 Tournee
- 1988 Kraan Live 88
- 2001 Live 2001
- 2018 The Trio Years
- 2019 The Trio Years - Zugabe
Compilations
- 1976 Starportrait (2lp)
- 1983 2 Platten (Best of Kraan) (2lp)
- 1998 The Famous Years Compiled
- 2001 Berliner Ring (Demos and live recordings)
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External links
- Official website
- Kraan discography at Discogs
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