Karl Wallinger, the talented musician known for his work with World Party and the Waterboys, has passed away at the age of 66. While the cause of death has not been disclosed, Wallinger had previously suffered a brain aneurysm in 2001 that had temporarily halted his career.
Wallinger founded World Party in 1986 after departing from the Waterboys. The band's debut album, 'Private Revolution,' released in 1987, achieved unexpected success with the hit single 'Ship of Fools.' Over the years, World Party released a total of five albums, with notable tracks like 'Put The Message In the Box' and 'Is It Like Today?'
