Tiki Taane Biography and Wiki
Tiki Taane, Nathan Glen Taane Tinorau, is an English based musician, experimentalist, musical activist, producer, and live engineer. Taane was the leader of the New Zealand band, Salmonella Dub and he later left to follow his solo career. Taane’s debut album, Past, Present, Future, was released on October 22, 2007.
Tiki Taane Age and Birthday: How Old Is He?
Nathan Glen Taane Tinorau is 43 years old as of 2019, he was born on December 17, 1976, in Christchurch, New Zealand, United States. He celebrates his birthday every December 17th of every year and his birth sign is Sagittarius. Taane will be turning 44 years old on December 17, 2020.
Tiki Taane Height and Weight
Taane stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Tiki Taane Education
Details regarding his educational background are not disclosed at the moment, we will update this section once we get any information about the schools he attended or what he studied in college.
Taane was born and raised by his parents in Christchurch. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available.
Thus, the identity of Tiki’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Tiki Taane Wife: Is He Married?
Taane is married to his wife, Rachael Axis. During his proposal, Tiki wrote and produced a song about Rachael and called it ‘Serendipity’. During the video filming of the song, Taane popped the question. Racheal Axis’s daughter, Karcia, was two years old when they met with Tiki.
Tiki Taane Net Worth
Taane’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a musician, experimentalist, musical activist, and producer. Through his various sources of income, Taane has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Tiki Taane Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Tiki Taane:
Tiki Taane Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Nathan Glen Taane Tinorau
- Popular As: Tiki Taane
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Musician, Experimentalist, Musical Activist, Producer, and Live Engineer
- Nationality: English
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Updating
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Tiki Taane Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 43 years(2019)
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Date of Birth: December 17, 1976
- Place of Birth: Christchurch, New Zealand, United States
- Birthday: December 17
Taane’s Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Updating
- Height / How Tall?: Updating
- Weight: Updating
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Updating
Tiki Taane Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Updating
- Mother: Updating
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Updating
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Racheal Axis
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Two
Tiki Taane Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million – $5 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Musician, Experimentalist, Musical Activist, Producer, and Live Engineer
Taane’s House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Tiki Taane Tattos
Taane has his body covered with tattoos that have been inked by 47 artists from across the globe. Additionally, Tiki also performed at the tattoo expo.
Tiki Taane Musician
Taane became a live soundman to Christchurch band Salmonella Dub, where he earned his reputation and fame. Previously, Taane was associated with Cultivation and Braaspadeak. While on tour, Tiki composed a dub-reggae track in his hotel room. In 1998 and 1999, Taane won the Best Live Audio Engineer award at the NZ bNet award.
Taane left Salmonella Dub, and he described his decision, “I felt like I’d gone as far as I could with Salmonella Dub.” He described his time since leaving Salmonella Dub as “very lonely” and “very intense”. His debut solo record Past, Present, Future was released 22 October 2007 and debuted at #9.
Tiki Taane Past Present Future
His debut solo record Past, Present, Future was released 22 October 2007 and debuted at #9. The album’s first official solo single, “Always On My Mind”, was released 28 April 2008. The song has been certified 2x Platinum and made it to #1 in New Zealand, knocking Chris Brown off the top spot after a seven-week reign.
Past, Present, Future has also been certified Platinum in New Zealand and peaked at number four. The album was certified 2x Platinum after fifty-five weeks, selling over 30,000 copies. It has so far spent over sixty-six weeks in the chart.
Tiki Taane Arrested
On 10 April 2011, Taane was arrested on charges of “disorderly behaviour likely to cause violence to start or continue” while performing a rap song by American group N.W.A. He sang the song “Fuck tha police” at a gig in Tauranga, claiming he was singing lyrics from N.W.A’s “Fuck tha Police”.
On his web site, Taane posted the message, “Freedom of speech is a human right” Tiki later stated that he “loves police” and was “not angry with them” even though the arrest goes against The NZL Bill of Rights Act 1990. Taane said that “the song is about corrupt Police who abuse their position of power for their own agendas.
On 13 April Tiki told Marcus Lush on Radio Live that the lyrics often feature in his performances and his arrest came as a complete surprise, considering there was no trouble or violence within the concert.
Tiki Taane Tour
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Tiki Taane Album
- 2007 Past, Present, Future- Oct 2007 4
- 2009 Flux- 30 Jul 2009 11
- 2011 In the World of Light- 7 Mar 2011 1
- 2014 With Strings Attached- 31 Jan 2014 7
Tiki Taane Songs
2007
- “Tangaroa – God of the Sea”
2008
- “Always on My Mind”
2010
- “Starship Lullaby”
- “Summer Time”
2012
- “Over the Rainbow”
2013
- “Enough Is Enough” (featuring Paw Justice)
2018
- “Ignite” (with Salmonella Dub)
2019
- “Serendipity”
Frequently Asked Questions About Tiki Taane
Who is Tiki Taane?
Tiki is an acclaimed musician, experimentalist, musical activist, producer, and live engineer who gained extensive recognition as a former leading member of the New Zealand band Salmonella Dub.
How old is Tiki Taane?
Taane is an American national born on December 17, 1976, in Christchurch, New Zealand, United States.
How tall is Tiki Taane?
Tiki stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Tiki Taane married?
Yes, he is married to his wife, Rachael Axis. During his proposal, Tiki wrote and produced a song about Rachael and called it ‘Serendipity’.
How much is Tiki Taane worth?
Taane has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
Where does Tiki live?
Because of security reasons, Taane has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Tiki dead or alive?
Taane is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Taane now?
Tiki Taane, Nathan Glen Taane Tinorau, is an English based musician, experimentalist, musical activist, producer, and live engineer. Taane was the leader of the New Zealand band, Salmonella Dub and he later left to follow his solo career. Taane’s debut album, Past, Present, Future, was released on October 22, 2007.
Tiki Taane Social Media Contacts
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