About 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 [[artist:86219]]. Gained wider attention with his collaborations with [[artist:Kliche (2)]] ([m=200487]) and [[artist:561541]] but it was as part of [[artist:468883]] he crowned his career and perfected the dreamy guitar sound, he was associated with. He produced for such artists as [[artist:465093]], [[artist:652254]], [[artist:757092]], [[artist:587562]] and [[artist:650998]], 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 [[label:534582]] studio and founded the [[label:236164]] label.