Andrew Stockdale facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andrew Stockdale
Stockdale performing in July 2018
Background information
Birth name	Andrew James Stockdale
Born	(1976-07-20) 20 July 1976 (age 49) Brisbane, Australia
Genres	Hard rock neo-psychedelia stoner rock heavy metal
Occupation(s)	Singer musician songwriter record producer
Instruments	Vocals guitar bass
Years active	2000–present
Labels	Modular Universal Interscope Island
Associated acts	Wolfmother Slash

Andrew James Stockdale (born on July 20, 1976) is an Australian singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is most famous as the lead singer and guitarist for the rock band Wolfmother. He is the only member who has been with the band since it started.

Early Life and Background

Andrew James Stockdale was born in Brisbane, Australia, on July 20, 1976. He grew up in a place called Ashgrove. He went to Ashgrove State School, The Gap State High School, and Kelvin Grove State College. For a short time, he lived with his family in Wimbledon Village in London, where he attended Wimbledon Middle School. Andrew has both Australian and British citizenship because his father was from England.

Andrew Stockdale's Music Career

Andrew Stockdale is well-known for his work in the rock music world. He has been involved in many exciting projects.

Starting Wolfmother: A Rock Band Journey

Andrew Stockdale is best known as the lead singer and guitarist for the rock band Wolfmother. He started the band in 2004. He is the only member who has been with Wolfmother since the very beginning. In 2007, Andrew and his bandmates won "Songwriter of the Year" at the APRA Awards. This award recognized their great songwriting skills. On October 24, 2020, Andrew performed the song "Joker & the Thief" at the AFL Grand Final, which is a big sports event in Australia.

Solo Music and Collaborations

Besides his work with Wolfmother, Andrew Stockdale has also created music on his own and with other artists. In 2010, he was featured on the song "By the Sword" by the famous guitarist Slash. Andrew also released his own solo album in 2013 called Keep Moving. He released another solo album, Slipstream, in 2018.

Andrew Stockdale's Musical Style

Andrew Stockdale's music style is often compared to hard rock and heavy metal guitarists from the late 1960s and early 1970s. People have said his singing sounds like a mix of Robert Plant and Ozzy Osbourne. His guitar playing and how he performs on stage are often linked to Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi.

Musical Instruments and Gear

Andrew Stockdale performing with his guitar

Andrew Stockdale mainly plays Gibson guitars. His favorite is a 1974 SG standard guitar. He also uses other Gibson guitars like a 1961 Reissue Gibson SG, a Gibson Dot Studio ES-335, a white Gibson Flying V, and a white Gibson EDS-1275. For recording the first Wolfmother album, he used a borrowed Gibson ES-355 guitar. When he plays live, he uses Vox AC30 and Marshall JMP amplifiers. He has also used Orange amplifiers in the past. Andrew also uses a Hohner Blues Master Harmonica microphone for some of his singing.

Andrew Stockdale's Albums

Here are some of the albums Andrew Stockdale has released:

Solo Albums

• Keep Moving (2013)
• Slipstream (2018)

Albums with Wolfmother

• Wolfmother (2005)
• Cosmic Egg (2009)
• New Crown (2014)
• Victorious (2016)
• Rock'n'Roll Baby (2019)
• Rock Out (2021)

Awards and Recognitions

Andrew Stockdale has received awards for his musical talents.

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards celebrate Australian songwriters and composers.

• In 2007, Andrew Stockdale, along with Myles Heskett and Chris Ross, won the "Songwriters of the Year" award.
• Also in 2007, their song "Joker & the Thief" was nominated for "Song of the Year."

See also

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