Wolfmother facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wolfmother
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Wolfmother in 2007.
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| Also known as | White Feather (early 2009) |
| Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal, stoner rock, neo-psychedelia |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Modular, Interscope, Island, Universal |
| Associated acts | The Slew, The Mooney Suzuki, Resin Dogs, Pangaea |
| Members | Andrew Stockdale Ian Peres Vin Steele Elliott Hammond Hamish Rosser |
| Past members | Chris Ross Myles Heskett Dave Atkins Aidan Nemeth Will Rockwell-Scott |
Wolfmother is an Australian rock band. They are famous for their loud, blues-inspired rock music. The band started in Sydney, New South Wales. They have been making music since 2000.
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What Kind of Music Does Wolfmother Play?
Wolfmother plays a type of music called hard rock. This style often has strong guitar riffs and powerful vocals. They also play heavy metal, which is a louder and more intense form of rock. Their music sometimes sounds like blues rock bands. A famous example is Led Zeppelin.
They also mix in stoner rock and neo-psychedelia. Stoner rock has a heavy, slow, and fuzzy sound. Neo-psychedelia uses sounds that make you think of older psychedelic music. This mix gives Wolfmother a unique sound.
Who Are the Members of Wolfmother?
The main member of Wolfmother is Andrew Stockdale. He is the lead singer and guitarist. Over the years, other musicians have joined and left the band.
Some past members include:
- Chris Ross
- Myles Heskett
- Dave Atkins
- Aidan Nemeth
- Will Rockwell-Scott
The current members include Andrew Stockdale, Ian Peres, Vin Steele, Elliott Hammond, and Hamish Rosser. The band has changed its lineup several times.
Awards and Achievements
Wolfmother has won important awards for their music. In 2007, they won a Grammy Award. This was for their song 'Woman'. Winning a Grammy is a big honor in the music world. It shows how popular and well-loved their music is.
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Wolfmother returned in 2009 after a brief hiatus with a lineup including Ian Peres, Aidan Nemeth and Dave Atkins.
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In 2010, Will Rockwell-Scott replaced Dave Atkins. This lineup began work on Wolfmother's third album in 2011.
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Andrew Stockdale briefly dropped the Wolfmother moniker in 2013, before returning to using it later in the year.
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See also
In Spanish: Wolfmother para niños
