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Hilmer Hassig

Danish guitarist and producer [1960-2008] highly influential in Danish music from the beginning of the 80's until his death. Co-founded the synth/punk band [a86219]. Gained wider attention with his collaborations with [a=Kliche (2)] ([m=200487]) and [a561541] but it was as part of [a468883] he crowned his career and perfected the dreamy guitar sound, he was associated with. He produced for such artists as [a465093], [a652254], [a757092], [a587562] and [a650998], his spouse at the time of his death. Hassig was killed in a traffic incident on 16 November 2008 in Copenhagen as he was hit by a passing cab on the street outside a bar. A memorial concert was held on February 13, 2009, where a number of his former bands re-united to celebrate the influential musician. He also ran the [l534582] studio and founded the [l236164] label.