Kirk Pengilly
- January 4, 2024
- Guitarist
Quick Facts
Kirk Pengilly Biography
| Name | Kirk Pengilly |
| Birthday | Jul 4 |
| Birth Year | 1958 |
| Place Of Birth | Melbourne |
| Birth Country | Australia |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Spouse | Layne Beachley , Deni Hines |
| Children(s) | April Rose Pengilly |
Kirk Pengilly is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on July 4, 1958 in Melbourne, Australia. Guitarist, vocalist, and saxophonist who was an original member of the Australian rock group INXS.
He and Andrew Farriss were both members of INXS.
Pengilly moved to Sydney in 1966, and became best friends with fellow band member Tim Farriss with whom he attended Forest High School.
Their first band Guinness, formed in 1971, was a high school band in which Pengilly was the principal songwriter and lead singer.. The band included American David Stewart on pedal-steel guitar and Malcolm Walker on drums, and was named after bass player Steve Spencer’s dog. Guinness played a style of music inspired by bands like Yes, Pink Floyd, Emerson Lake and Palmer and Gentle Giant on one hand, and country rockers like Bruce Springsteen and Jimmy Buffett on the other. Mixing country rock and the concert style of rock music worked well for a while, and the band enjoyed some success on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Sydney city venues like Chequers, Frenchs and others. But the music was not really commercial and the band struggled to gain a steady following. In late 1976, the group disbanded when David Stewart returned to America. Malcolm played in the club scene with a number of bands, while Steven embarked upon a career as a sound technician in the UK.
He married Layne Beachley in 2010 and he has a daughter named April. His brother Drew is also a musician.
Kirk Pengilly Net Worth
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Source Of Income | Guitarist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Kirk Pengilly is one of the richest Guitarist from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kirk Pengilly 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was in a band called Guinness.
He was the lead vocalist of INXS before Michael Hutchence joined.
Kirk Pengilly (pen-GILL-ee; born 4 July 1958) is an Australian musician and member of the Australian rock group INXS. Kirk plays saxophone, guitar and also performs as a backing vocalist.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Kirk Pengilly Dating?
According to our records, Kirk Pengilly married to Layne Beachley , Deni Hines. As of December 1, 2023, Kirk Pengilly’s is not dating anyone.
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When the band was on a break during 1989, Pengilly along with Tim Farriss produced an album for local Sydney band, Crash Politics. He played saxophone for Richard Clapton on his Distant Thunder album in 1993, and has also been a session guitarist for Shona Laing and saxophonist for Martin Plaza. His production efforts include an album for his brother Drew’s band, Coo, in 1999 and in 2002, Pengilly co-wrote and co-produced the album Still in Bed by Hughie Murray.
Facts & Trivia
Kirk Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Kirk Pengilly celebrates birthday on July 4 of every year.
He is married to former world women’s champion pro surfer, Layne Beachley. After a 7 year courtship they were married at their South Coast home in New South Wales in a private ceremony at 10.10am on 10 October 2010. They renewed their wedding vows in 2014 after Layne lost her wedding ring whilst surfing.
Is Layne Beachley still married to Kirk Pengilly?
The marriage lasted ten months, and the two parted ways in early 1995. Pengilly is married to seven time world women’s champion pro surfer, Layne Beachley. Their relationship started after a very awkward first date set up by mutual friend Jon Stevens.
How old is Kirk Pengilly?
64 years (July 4, 1958)
When did Kirk Pengilly join INXS?
In 1977 , Tim Farriss, Andrew’s older brother, invited Andrew, Hutchence and Beers to join him and his schoolmate Kirk Pengilly.
Is Layne Beachley married?
Kirk Pengilly
How much are the Farriss Brothers worth?
Net Worth:$20 Million
Gender:| Male
Profession:| Guitarist, Keyboard Player, Musician, Composer
Nationality:| Australia