Karl Kippenberger
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Birth name | Karl Brenton Jamie Kippenberger |
Born | (1973-08-26) 26 August 1973 (age 51) Wellington, New Zealand |
Genres | Alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument | Bass guitar |
Member of | Shihad |
Karl Brenton Jamie Kippenberger (born 26 August 1973) is a New Zealand musician, best known as the bass guitarist for the rock band Shihad.
Biography
He is the grandson of Captain E.T Kippenberger, great nephew of Major-General Sir Howard Kippenberger.[1]
Kippenberger grew up in Pukerua Bay just north of Wellington and attended Kāpiti College (formerly Raumati District High School). Kāpiti College is also the same high school that produced film director Peter Jackson, former All Black Christian Cullen as well as several other well-known Kiwi musicians, including Ara Adams Tamata of Katchafire and Danny Rodda.
After his 6th Form (year 12) year, he left to attend Aotea College for his final high school year.
Awards and nomination
Aotearoa Music Awards
The Aotearoa Music Awards (previously known as New Zealand Music Awards (NZMA)) are an annual awards night celebrating excellence in New Zealand music and have been presented annually since 1965.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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1997 | Karl Kippenberger & Jon Toogood for Shihad | Album Cover of the Year | Nominated | [2] |
2000 | Karl Kippenberger for The General Electric | Album Cover of the Year | Won | |
2010 | Karl Kippenberger (as part of Shihad) | New Zealand Music Hall of Fame | inductee | [3] |
References
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- Tom Larkin
- Jon Toogood
- Phil Knight
- Karl Kippenberger
- Hamish Laing
- Churn
- Killjoy
- Shihad
- The General Electric
- Pacifier
- Love Is the New Hate
- Beautiful Machine
- Ignite
- FVEY
- Old Gods
- Devolve
- "I Got You"
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