Karl Brenton Jamie Kippenberger (born 26 August 1973) is a New Zealand musician, best known as the bass guitarist for the rock band Shihad.

Karl Kippenberger
Birth nameKarl Brenton Jamie Kippenberger
Born (1973-08-26) 26 August 1973 (age 51)
Wellington, New Zealand
GenresAlternative rock
OccupationMusician
InstrumentBass guitar
Member ofShihad

Biography

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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-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.

Awards and nomination

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Aotearoa Music Awards

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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.
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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  1. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Biography: Shihad". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
  2. ^ "Aotearoa Music Awards". aotearoamusicawards.nz. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  3. ^ "HOME INDUCTEES". www.musichall.co.nz. Retrieved 16 August 2021.