King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard is an Australian rock band formed in 2010 in Melbourne, Victoria. 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 artist Jason Galea has created all of the band's album art, and a majority of their music videos.
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Members:
Stu Mackenzie - vocals, guitars, keyboards, flute, bass guitar, percussion, sitar, piano, organ, violin, clarinet, saxophone, zurna, drums (2010-present)
Ambrose Kenny-Smith - vocals, harmonicas, keyboards, percussion, piano, saxophone, guitar, organ (2011-present)
Joey Walker - guitars, vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, piano, setar, percussion (2010-present)
Cook Craig - guitars, bass guitar, piano, keyboards, percussion, vocals (2011-present)
Lucas Harwood - bass guitar, piano, keyboards, percussion, vocals (2010-present)
Michael "Cavs" Cavanagh - drums, percussion, vocals (2010-present)
Former members:
Eric Moore - drums, management, theremin, keyboards, percussion (2010-2020)
Name Origin:
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.
From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genre(s):
Psychedelic rock,
garage rock,
acid rock,
progressive rock,
experimental rock,
heavy metal
Instrument(s):
Vocals,
Guitars
Associated Acts:
Gum,
The Babe Rainbow,
Mild High Club