Killing Heidi
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Killing Heidi is an Australian rock group. The band's debut album Reflector peaked no.1, quickly becoming the fastest-selling album in Australian music scene.
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About
Killing Heidi began in 1996 by sibling, Ella and Jessie Hooper. They were raised in a small town just outside Melbourne and Sydney called Violet Town which had a population of 2,000. Their parents worked as drama teachers and musicians. Both were exposed to limited source of alternative music. The sounds of Triple J reached Violet Town. Jessie loved the sounds of Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins while Ella was into Veruca Salt and Hole. In 1996, the duo played in the arts festival in their town. They also played two of Ella's orginal compositions. A local studio owner offered the siblings to play at his studio for free. This resulted to a demo which they gave to Triple J's competition which they won.
The single "Kettle" recieved non-commercial airplay which impressed producer Paul Kosky. He ended producing and managing Killing Heidi. Towards the end of the 90's, they added Adam Pedretti (drums) and Warren Jenkin (bass) to the line up. The band sealed the deal with Roadshow Music with the singles "Weir" and "Mascara". The second single topped at the charts for four weeks. It was followed by the release of their debut album, Reflector, in 2000 which peaked at #1 and gained double platinum.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ARIA Awards | Album Of The Year for "Reflector" |
| 2000 | ARIA Awards | Best Group for "Reflector" |
| 2000 | ARIA Awards | Breakthrough Artist - Album for "Reflector" |
| 2000 | ARIA Awards | Best Rock Album for "Reflector" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Reflector | Certified 5x Platinum in Australia |
| 2002 | Present | Certified Gold in Australia |
| 2004 | Killing Heidi (album) | Certified Gold in Australia |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Album | Australian Chart |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Reflector | 1 |
| 2002 | Present | 12 |
| 2004 | Killing Heidi | 7 |
News
Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts.
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Weir" | Columbia | Reflector |
| 2000 | "Live Without It" | Columbia | Reflector |
| 2004 | "I Am" | Columbia | Killing Heidi (album) |
| 2004 | "Calm Down" | Sony-BMG | Killing Heidi (album) |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Hooper's had a cyst on her vocal cords and she underwent an operation in 2001.
- Killing Heidi basically means "the end of innocence".
Reviews
- Killing Heidi has a toned down style. The band's tracks gives you an ethereal ambience leaving you relaxed and cooled down. Their songs are sung with clarity that makes it perfect.
External Links
Categories: Artist | Rock | Alternative
