Kimble Rendall, Hoodoo Gurus Co-Founder and Filmmaker, Dies at 67

Kimble Rendall, a founding member of the Australian bands XL Capris and Hoodoo Gurus, has died at age 67. Rendall was influential in the country's punk and rock scenes, contributing to the XL Capris' noted cover of 'My City Of Sydney' and playing guitar on the Hoodoo Gurus’ debut single 'Leilani.' After leaving music, he became a prominent film director, working on major productions such as The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, I, Robot, and Ghost Rider, as well as directing music videos for numerous well-known artists. He was also recognized for his work in advertising and for directing the 2000 horror film Cut and other features. Rendall was married to acclaimed music television presenter Basia Bonkowski, who passed away in 2022, and is survived by their children William and Camille. Tributes highlighted his creativity, compassion, and lasting impact across several creative industries.