Larry Killip Bio/Profile
LARRY KILLIP: PROFILE:
Larry Killip is an independent music producer/songwriter/artist residing in New Zealand. Larry specialises in eclectic pop/rock that along with Beatlesque influences tends to accentuate the positive.
Larry's first band was The Zarks an Auckland group playing local nightclubs in the late 1960's, then several 45 record releases throughout the 1970's plus an appearance on NZ pop program "Happen Inn". In 1973 Larry appeared on New Zealand's "Studio One" television song quest and as a consequence had his track included on the album release at the time which has since become a Kiwi classic: "20 Studio One Hits Volume 2".
A veteran of live music in New Zealand, Larry has played in many bands, from the late 60's through to the present day. In particular his band "Larry and the Ladders" had several single releases in the 80's as well as numerous television and radio appearances. Forever young, Larry Killip continues to produce his own albums, "Wild Sky" 1996, "Good To Getaway" 2004 and October 2007 "NeverGoing Back".
Onstage Nambassa Music Festival (NZ) 1979 performing to 30,000+
In February 2008 Larry's song "I Wanna Be Free" reached No.1 on Cashbox Magazines Indie Pop Picks chart, then March 2009 "It's Only Human Nature" makes Cashbox "Indie Picks" charts.
"I Wanna Be Free" hits number One on Cashbox Pop Picks chart February 2008.
In October 1999 Larry Killip reached the number one position (Pop/Rock) at Garageband.com for almost two weeks with his song “When I was A Boy”. Even earned him a mention in Fortune magazine!
“It’s Only Human Nature” another song from Larry was awarded 2nd place POP/ROCK Sth Pacific International Music Awards November 1999, Killip was also awarded “Best Male Vocalist”
In New Zealand Killip has produced some of New Zealand’s top advertising Jingles, www.larrykillipmusic.com His music also features in extreme sports Television programs across the globe: SpeedTV USA, Fox Sky Australia, SuperSports Sth Africa, BSkyB UK and more.
Search for Larry Killip on Youtube to view current video clips, also search iTunes for albums.
REVIEWS:
"Never Going Back" is an interesting mix of eclectic power melodic pop songs, and with Larry's unique vocal style this combines to make it a great listening album as the following comment indicates: "I just totally dig your power melodic style, you get my vote for "5th Beatle" -Michael Joly
Radio Indy.com: "Good to Get Away" is an adult rock must have CD by Larry Killip. This is a masterful work that shows the professional quality work that can be done without a big-label contract. The tracks on this CD reflect Larry's excellent songwriting ability - very melodic songs with unpredictable yet enjoyable chord progressions, effective builds to memorable choruses, and thoughtful and thought-provoking lyrics.
REVIEWS OF LARRY KILLIP'S FIRST ALBUM RELEASE, 'WILD SKY'.
New Zealand Musician magazine: Well produced with impeccable musicianship, "Wild Sky" is a very commercial Pop/Rock album.
Real Groove magazine: "Wild Sky" is an album of all original rock, backed by top local talent, the songs are mostly primo party rockers.
"Wild sky" is a modern album of unique rock/pop which definitely got my attention. It's downunder feel comes from Killip's home of New Zealand. In reviewing three songs I was amazed at the structure of these songs and Killip's ability to relate on such an international scale. The songs are hauntingly familiar, yet though I've never heard them before. I highly recommend this album. It gets my five star award. Richard Sands The CTC Network Nashville USA.
1972 contract to appear on NZ's premiere pop program of the time "Happen Inn"
TELEVISION:
Happen Inn 1972
Studio One 1973
Radio With Pictures 1980
Shazam 1982
Several Telethons 1980's
"Get Your Act Together" TV3 Nationwide (NZ) Aired April 24th 1999, Larry Killip was guest "studio producer" in one episode.
"The Goodmorning Show" TV1 Nationwide (NZ) KILLIP performed his song contest entry "Its Only Human Nature" live, May 13th, 1999.
"The Goodmorning Show" TV1 Nationwide (New Zealand) April 10th 2000, "Good To Getaway"
Larry Killip has also produced many well known New Zealand advertising tracks.
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