Mick Karn
Acting
Biography
Andonis Michaelides (July 24, 1958 – 4 January 4, 2011), better known as Mick Karn, was an English-Cypriot musician, songwriter, and sculptor who gained popularity as the bassist for the band Japan during the new wave era of late-1970s and early-1980s. His distinctive fretless bass guitar playing style was a trademark of the band's sound.
Known For
Riverside was a TV series broadcast on BBC2 in the United Kingdom featuring musicians, bands, actors, fashion designers, artists and comedians. It consisted of sketches, interviews and live performances. Guests included Alice Cooper, Steve Strange, Martin Rushent, Alan Adler, Clare Grogan, Paul Weller, Martin Fry, The Cure, The Smiths, New Order and Pauline Black.
Riverside
Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC leader Nelson Mandela. Highlight of the evening is the one hour live performance of Dire Straits feat. Eric Clapton.
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Successful British band Japan filmed live in concert at the Hammersmith Odeon, London on 16th November 1982.
Japan: Oil On Canvas
Japan's 2006 DVD release, which includes seven promo videos as well as the Oil on Canvas concert recorded in 1982.