Ambrose Kenny-Smith
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About
Australian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist best known for his work as a member of the psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, contributing vocals, harmonica, keyboards, saxophone, and percussion. He has also performed as the lead vocalist, harmonica player, and creative mind behind the garage rock band The Murlocs, whose albums have earned widespread critical acclaim and placement on the ARIA music charts.
Before fame
He grew up in the cities of Castlemaine and Ocean Grove. He received early exposure to music as his father was an experienced musician. He became an accomplished skateboarder during his youth before joining King Gizzard around the age of 17 after seeing one of their early shows.
Trivia
He has collaborated with Tame Impala drummer Jay Watson (GUM) on the album, "Ill Times," which was the inaugural release on King Gizzard's label, p(doom) Records.
Family life
His father, Broderick Smith, was an acclaimed musician and served as frontman of The Dingoes. His mother, Louise Francesca Kenny, has worked as a yoga instructor and model. He married his long-time partner, Tessa, on February 18, 2023.
Associated with
He and frontman Stu MacKenzie are both members of the psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard.
