Who are Wolfmother?
Wolfmother is an Australian hard rock band formed in Sydney in 2004, led by singer and guitarist Andrew Stockdale. Their song Woman won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2007.
The band's sound draws heavily on 1970s rock bands such as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, with big guitar riffs, organ and Stockdale's high-pitched vocals.
Their self-titled debut album, released in 2005, was a hit in Australia and overseas, featuring songs such as Woman, Joker and the Thief and Dimension. Joker and the Thief became a staple of sports broadcasts and advertisements.
Changing line-ups
The original line-up of Stockdale, Chris Ross and Myles Heskett split in 2008. Stockdale continued Wolfmother with new members, releasing further albums including Cosmic Egg and Victorious.
Wolfmother won several ARIA Awards, including Best Rock Album.
The band continues to tour, mainly led by Stockdale, and its first album is regarded as one of the most successful Australian rock debuts of the 2000s.
Did You Know?
Woman featured in the video game Guitar Hero II, introducing the band to many younger fans.