King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard is an Australian rock band formed in 2010 in Melbourne, Victoria. The band consists of Stu Mackenzie (vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, flute), Ambrose Kenny-Smith (vocals, harmonica, keyboards), Cook Craig (guitar, bass, vocals), Joey Walker (guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals), Lucas Skinner (bass, keyboards), Michael Cavanagh (drums, percussion), and Eric Moore (drums, percussion, management). They are known for their energetic live shows and prolific recording output, having released two EPs and 15 studio albums since their formation.
The band members all grew up and went to school in the Deniliquin, Melbourne and Geelong areas. The band started off as a group of friends jamming together, before a mutual friend asked them to play at a show. The band's name was created "last minute". Mackenzie wanted to name the band "Gizzard Gizzard" while another band member wanted Jim Morrison's nickname "Lizard King". They eventually compromised with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. The artist Jason Galea has created all of the band's album art, and a majority of their music videos.
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Band Members:
Stu Mackenzie
Ambrose Kenny-Smith
Joey Walker
Cook Craig
Lucas Skinner
Michael Cavanagh
Eric Moore
From:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres:
Psychedelic rock, garage rock, acid rock, progressive rock, experimental rock, heavy metal
Instruments:
Vocals, Guitars
Years active:
2010-present
Associated acts:
The Murlocs, Gum, Broderick Smith, Atolls, Love Migrate, Pipe Eye, Dreamin' Wild, Sambrose Automobile, The Babe Rainbow, Fraser A. Gorman, Buried Horses, Mild High Club
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