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Carl Crack, with real name Karl Böhm, was a German musician and rapper, best known for his work with the influential electronic music group, Atari Teenage Riot. He was in Swaziland and grew up in Germany, Carl Crack began his music career in the early 1990s, collaborating with several underground musicians before joining Atari Teenage Riot in 1992. With the group, he released several albums and EPs, including "Burn, Berlin, Burn!" and "The Future of War." Carl Crack was known for his politically charged lyrics and energetic stage performances. He battled addiction throughout his career and tragically passed away in 2001, at the age of 30, due to a drug overdose. His contributions to the electronic music scene continue to influence musicians around the world.

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