Karl Mueller
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In May 2004, Mueller, a longtime smoker,Script error: No such module "Unsubst". was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, and a benefit concert was held to help him with his medical bills. In September of that year, Grant Hart and Bob Mould of Hüsker Dü reunited for the first time in 17 years at the Rock for Karl benefit in Minneapolis.[3] Paul Westerberg also made an appearance, as did Soul Asylum, in Mueller's last public performance. Mueller died of cancer in June 2005.[1] Mueller was subsequently cremated and his remains reside at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. His widow, Mary Beth, resides in Minneapolis. In 2014, she founded the nonprofit Kill Kancer in Karl's memory to help continue the fight against cancer.[4][3]
As of 2020, Mueller is still credited as a member on their Facebook page as a tribute.
Posthumous
In July 2006, Soul Asylum released The Silver Lining, a studio album featuring Mueller's last work.
Mueller was also pictured on the cover of the EP Clam Dip & Other Delights, released on April 14, 1989.
References
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External links
- The Soul Asylum Band records are available for research use at the Minnesota Historical Society.
- Kill Kancer website
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- 1963 births
- 2005 deaths
- American rock bass guitarists
- American male bass guitarists
- Grunge musicians
- Musicians from Minneapolis
- Deaths from esophageal cancer in the United States
- Deaths from cancer in Minnesota
- Burials at Lakewood Cemetery
- 20th-century American bass guitarists
- Guitarists from Minnesota
- Soul Asylum members
- 20th-century American male musicians