Kevin Parker
Australian musician and producer
Born
January 20th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Australia
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A prominent Australian singer and songwriter, recognized for creating the musical project Tame Impala. Composed and produced critically acclaimed albums including 'Lonerism' and 'Currents', which incorporated elements of psychedelic rock and pop. Conducted extensive touring and performed at major music festivals worldwide. Gained a significant following for blending various genres, showcasing both songwriting and production skills.
Released the album 'Lonerism' in 2012
Produced the album 'Currents' in 2015
Toured internationally with Tame Impala
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