Jaki Liebezeit

The Profile

Jaki Liebezeit (1938–2017) was a German drummer and founding member of Can, celebrated for a precise, hypnotic style that influenced generations across rock and electronic music.

Founding drummer of Can; recognized for the steady, minimalist ‘motorik’ approach; collaborated with Holger Czukay, Jah Wobble, and Burnt Friedman; active from the 1960s until 2017; German nationality.

Jaki Liebezeit was the German drummer behind Can’s precise, hypnotic pulse. Revered for his machine-accurate ‘motorik’ feel, he bridged rock, electronic and experimental music. Explore his associated works and collaborations collected here.