Lucas Harwood

About

Australian bassist and multi-instrumentalist best known as the bassist for the psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, where he is also a contributing keyboardist and backing vocalist. He has also been a part of several side projects including Heavy Moss and the acclaimed - now-defunct- band Atolls. 

Before fame

As a child, he was exposed to music from an early age while accompanying his parents to music festivals. He initially played the guitar before ultimately switching to bass. He went on to join King Gizzard around 2010 while studying contemporary music at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. 

Trivia

He was nominated for Best Live Bassist at the 2023 National Live Music Awards. As a part of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, he has also achieved multiple honors from organizations such as the Music Victoria Awards, the ARIA Music Awards, and the AIR Awards.

Family life

Born Lucas Skinner, he adopted the surname of his wife, Liza Harwood, after they wed in 2019. Together, they share a son named Ari. He and his family manage an independent record label called Dusky Tracks.

Associated with

He is a member of the rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard along with frontman Stu MacKenzie. He has collaborated with numerous artists including Jay Watson of the psychedelic music project Tame Impala.