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Andrew Hamilton Browning (born February 23, 1970) is an American musician, songwriter, and academic. He is best known as the frontman of the rock band Andrew Browning and the 9 Pound Hammers. Beyond his music career, Browning is Research Data and Web Platforms Manager at UCLA Office of Advanced Research Computing. He holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science.

Andrew Browning was born in Greenwich, Connecticut and raised in New Canaan. He is a graduate of New Canaan High School, where he sang in the New Canaan High School Madrigal Ensemble, played in a rock band with Anthony William and spent most of his downtime in the smoking lounge.

After graduation he moved to Los Angeles to study at Musicians Institute under Tommy Tedesco, Howard Roberts, and Joe Diorio. He then earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a Master of Science in Computer Science from California State University Long Beach.

Andrew's articles include:

• “The Elegant Design Imperative,” Educause Review, May 2017.
• Kristen Monaco, Shui Lam, "Tracking Drayage Truck Productivity with an Electronic On-Board Recorder," Worldcomp Proceedings, 2012.

• "An Electronic On-Board Recorder (EOBR) for Intermodal Drayage Use," Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association SWRC, 2011.

• Towards Resilient Manufacturing Ecosystems Through Artificial Intelligence

Andrew Browning is the lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for Andrew Browning and the 9 Pound Hammers, a Los Angeles based rock band known for its gritty Americana sound. The band has been celebrated for its authentic storytelling and dynamic performances. Browning worked as a musician in Los Angeles throughout his 20s in multiple rock bands before switching careers and moving into tech but returned to music after a 15-year hiatus to form Andrew Browning and the 9 Pound Hammers. Their first release, Blood On The Door  (2021), came in the wake of the Covid 19 pandemic with themes that reflect isolation and the breaking down of societal norms. They followed up with their second release, The Midnight Desert Talk Radio  (2022), inspired by the flight of Angelenos to the high desert and a reflection of a misspent youth spent listening to Art Bell through the night. Their third release, Love is a Beautiful Thing (2024), investigates life and love in the cracks and crevices of the hard-scrabble American existence. Browning's music has received widespread acclaim, with features in outlets like On Stage Magazine, Vox Wave, Americana Highways, and Music-News. His work reflects a deep connection to themes of love, resilience, and the complexity of modern life.

When not on tour, Browning is the Research Web and Data Platforms Manager for the Office of Advanced Research Computing at UCLA where his work focuses on artificial intelligence applications in the areas of Smart Manufacturing, resilient supply chains, medical and dental self-care, and immersive experiences. Browning's expertise in technology complements his artistic endeavors, reflecting his commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. *

Browning has been married to Jennie Wadsworth since 1998 and they have two children. He served as President for Santa Monica Vikings Youth Lacrosse, as Chair of the Santa Monica Field Sports Advisory Council, and ran for Santa Monica City Council in 2020. He currently serves on the Industry Advisory Board for the Department of Computer Engineering & Computer Science at California State University, Long Beach.

Browning is an avid open-water marathon swimmer and triathlete and has competed in 70.3 distance Iron Man Races and 10k open water marathon swims.

• Brobible^[1]
• Rock n Roll Grad School Podcast^[2]
• Americana Highways^[3]
• Rock N Load Magazine
• Click Roll Boom- Preachers Of Doom^[4]
• Click Roll Boom - Love is A Beautiful Thing^[5]
• Plastic Magazine
• Mystic Sons^[6]
• Return of Rock^[7]
• The Other Side Reviews^[8]
• Scummy Water Tower^[9]
• Music Matters Podcast^[10]
• VOX Wave^[11]
• Unxigned^[12]
• The Doc G Show^[13]
• Music News- Econoline^[14]
• Music News - Preachers of Doom^[15]
• The Load-Out Podcast^[16]
• V13- Preachers Of Doom^[17]
• V13- Econoline^[18]
• Tinnitist - Econoline song^[19]
• Tinnitist- Preachers of Doom Album^[20]
• On Stage Magazine^[21]
• Raised by Casettes - Preachers of Doom^[22]
• Rock N Load Magazine- Love is A Beautiful Thing^[23]
• Rock N Load Magazine - Preachers of Doom^[24]
• Metal Planet Music^[25]
• Melodic.net - Preachers of Doom^[26]
• Melodic - Love is A Beautiful Thing^[27]
• Music Mecca^[28]
• Wildfire Music^[29]