Kipner was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to an American father and Australian mother. He began his career in music in Australia as a member of the band Steve & The Board who achieved a number one single with the song "Giggle Eyed Goo". Kipner then formed a duo with Steve Groves, and as Tin Tin achieved an American Top 20 single with "Toast and Marmalade for Tea" in 1971. Produced by Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees, the song's success led to Tin Tin supporting the Bee Gees on their American tour of 1972.

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