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Karl Burns
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- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Since
- 1958–present
- Releases
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Karl Burns (born 19 March 1958) is a British musician best known as the drummer for The Fall, featuring in many incarnations of the band between 1977 and 1998.
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Although several musicians have rejoined the Fall having previously left or been fired, Burns was reportedly rehired a record nine times. He eventually left for good, alongside long-time bassist Steve Hanley, following an on-stage altercation with lead singer Mark E. Smith in New York in April 1998.
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- MusicBrainz
- 4c79d249-fed7-4d8f-a05a-eeb96a6bdd02
- IPI
- 00121507125
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.