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Karl Kippenberger
New Zealand bassist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Karl Brenton Jamie Kippenberger (born 26 August 1973) is a New Zealand musician, best known as the bass guitarist for the rock band Shihad.
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Biography
He is the grandson of Captain E.T Kippenberger, great nephew of Major-General Sir Howard Kippenberger.[1] His mother is of Cook Islands descent, from the islands of Rarotonga, Mangaia, and Atiu.[2]
Kippenberger grew up in Pukerua Bay[3] 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-Tamatea of Katchafire and Danny Rodda.
After his 6th Form (year 12) year, he left to attend Aotea College for his final high school year.
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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.
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References
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