Wallinger's hybrid of sumptuous pop, hippie mysticism and postmodern cynicism helped World Party carve out a niche on college rock radio and MTV.
Karl Wallinger, the mastermind behind the neo-psychedelic pop classicists World Party who also played in the Waterboys during their early years, died Sunday at age 66. His family confirmed his death through his publicist.
After serving as the musical director in a West End production of 'The Rocky Horror Show,' Wallinger joined the Waterboys, an ambitious Scottish rock band led by Mike Scott. Wallinger first appeared on 1984's 'A Pagan Place,' the group's sophomore set, but his collaboration with Scott flourished on 'This Is the Sea,' a majestic modern rock record anchored on the single 'The Whole of the Moon' and propelled by Wallinger's lively piano.
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