Karl Kippenberger | |
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Birth name | Karl Brenton Jamie Kippenberger |
Born | 26 August 1973 |
Origin | Wellington, New Zealand |
Genres | Rock, industrial rock |
Instruments | Bass guitar, vocals |
Labels | Wildside, Warner Music Group |
Associated acts | Shihad, Luger Boa |
Karl Brenton Jamie Kippenberger (born in Wellington, New Zealand on 26 August 1973), grandson of Captain E.T Kippenberger, great nephew of Major-General Sir Howard Kippenberger, is the bass guitarist of the New Zealand band Shihad.
Kippenberger Grew up in Pukerua Bay just north of Wellington and attended Kapiti College (Formerly Raumati District High School). Kapiti 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 (Monkey Puzzle, The Rascal Kings).
After his 6th Form (year 12) year he left to attend Aotea College for his final high school year.