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.

For other uses, see Kraan (disambiguation).
Kraan
Kraan in Wiesbaden (25. May 2008)
Background information
OriginUlm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
GenresKrautrock
Years active1970–1990; 2000–present
LabelsSpiegelei/Intercord, EMI, Wintrup Music
Websitewww.kraan.de
MembersPeter Wolbrandt
Hellmut Hattler
Jan Fride
Past membersIngo Bischof
Johannes Pappert
Udo Dahmen
Joo Kraus
Gerry Brown
Eef Albers
Mark McMillen
Tomy Goldschmidt

Members

Current line-up

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

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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