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{{Infobox Musical artist <!--See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians --> |
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| Name = Myles Kennedy |
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| Background = solo_singer |
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| Birth_name = Myles R. Kennedy |
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| Born = {{Birth date and age|1969|11|27}} |
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| Origin = [[Spokane, Washington]], [[United States|U.S.]] |
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| Instrument = [[Vocals]], [[Guitar]] |
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| Genre = [[Hard rock]]<br>[[Alternative rock]]<br>[[Alternative metal]]<br>[[Post-grunge]]<br>[[Thrash metal]]<br>[[Blues]]<br>[[Soul music|Soul]] |
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| Occupation = [[Musician]], [[songwriter]], [[singer]] |
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| Label = [[Epic Records]] <small>(1997–2002)</small> <br> [[Wind-Up Records]] <small>(2004–2006)</small> <br> [[Universal Records|Universal]] <br> [[Republic Records]] <small>(2007–present)</small> |
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| Associated_acts = [[The Mayfield Four]] <br> [[Alter Bridge]]<br>[[Sadus (band)|Sadus]]<br>[[Steel Dragon]] |
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| URL = [http://www.myles-kennedy.com www.myles-kennedy.com] |
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| Notable_instruments = [[PRS_Guitars | Paul Reed Smith Guitars]]<br>[[Dean Guitars|Dean Guitar ]] |
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'''Myles R. Kennedy''' (born November 27, 1969) is an [[United States|American]] [[singer]], [[songwriter]], and [[guitarist]] originally from [[Spokane, Washington]] who possesses a 4-[[octave]] vocal range, with his longest held on note timed at 22 seconds (in [[The Mayfield Four]]'s "Summergirl"; his longest note streak with one breath is 31 seconds in [[Alter Bridge]]'s "[[Blackbird (Alter Bridge song)|Blackbird]]"). Kennedy, a former guitar instructor in the Spokane area who has appeared as a guest of both live performances and recording sessions of numerous bands over the years, is currently the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist to [[Alter Bridge]], a United States rock band and the brainchild of former [[Creed (band)|Creed]] guitarist [[Mark Tremonti]]. |
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== October 2008 == |
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According to [[Twisted Sister]] frontman [[Dee Snider]], Kennedy is strongly rumored to have been selected as the touring vocalist for [[Led Zeppelin]] for their upcoming reunion tour, though his contributions with the band have not yet been entirely confirmed. [[Robert Plant]] has denied any speculation that will be participating in the tour, and has mentioned that he will not tour again for another two years. Because of this, [[Jimmy Page]], [[John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones]], and [[Jason Bonham]] have been rehearsing and possibly recording with an American stand-in vocalist while trying to persuade Plant to join them. Regarding Page, Jones, and Bonham, Snider says: |
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[[Image:Information.png|25px]] Welcome to Wikipedia. The <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User%3aMikeblas?diff=244528539 recent edit]</span> you made to [[:User:Mikeblas]] has been reverted, as it appears to be unconstructive. Use the [[Wikipedia:Sandbox|sandbox]] for testing; if you believe the edit was constructive, ensure that you provide an informative [[Help:Edit summary|edit summary]]. You may also wish to read the [[Wikipedia:Introduction|introduction to editing]]. Thank you. <!-- Template:uw-huggle1 --> - [[User:Icewedge|Icewedge]] ([[User talk:Icewedge|talk]]) 07:24, 11 October 2008 (UTC) |
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{{cquote|They're saying [to Robert], "We're all rehearsed, we're ready to go. Here's a gazillion dollars on the table. If you don't do it, we're going out with this kid. And he can sing the shit out of Zeppelin." And they're gonna hope that Robert, at the last minute, will go, "Okay," and step in before having the lead singer of Alter Bridge out with John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Jason Bonham.}} |
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This has fueled speculation that Kennedy will be forming a new band with the members of Led Zeppelin. Other possible candidates for the vocal slot in Zeppelin's lineup include [[Chris Cornell]], [[Sammy Hagar]], [[Scott Stapp]], and [[David Grohl]]. |
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Despite suffering from [[tinnitus]], Kennedy claims he has "the standard amount of hearing loss for someone who has been doing it (singing) as long as [he has]" and continues to "keep it in check."<ref name="Spokane 7"> |
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[http://www.spokane7.com/blogs/soundwave/archive.asp?postID=6318 "7 questions with Myles Kennedy"]</ref> As of January 2, Kennedy has created his own [http://www.myspace.com/myleskennedyofficial MySpace page]. |
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==Music career== |
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Kennedy began his career in a local Spokane band called Bittersweet. He played in other cover bands including Moment's Notice with [[Seattle]] jazz bassist Clipper Anderson. |
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Early in his career, Kennedy played guitar for a [[jazz fusion]] group called [http://www.worldjazzscene.com/jim-templeton.html Cosmic Dust]. Kennedy's guitar-work with Cosmic Dust was very advanced; using his knowledge of jazz theory in conjunction with his advanced technical abilities, Kennedy created the sound of traditional jazz guitar coupled with a more fusion-rock tone. He was not only able to imply chord changes on the fly (a difficult technique used in jazz) but also shred with speed and precision. When Anderson left Cosmic Dust and Moment's Notice to move to Seattle, he was replaced by Spokane bassist Dave Turner. Myles had been working on a new band that would be an outlet for his original material and they were in need of a bassist. Dave Turner joined Kennedy, guitarist Craig Johnson, trumpeteer Geoff Miller and drummer Mike Tschirgi to form Citizen Swing. |
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Following his stint with Cosmic Dust, Kennedy provided vocals and played guitar for Citizen Swing. A [[MySpace]] page dedicated to the band provides full tracks of "Motor Mama" and "Can't Complain", two of the band's songs original songs ([http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=59971144 link]). The band played their first gig in late 1993 at the Big Dipper, Spokane, WA and their last gig in June 1996. Kennedy had been collaborating with the future members of The Mayfield Four since summer 1995, and with the departure of Citizen Swing's bassist in late 1995 to pursue family and other interests, the door was opened for Citizen Swing to wind down and The Mayfield Four to rise. |
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By August of 1996, Kennedy had became the lead singer/lead guitarist of [[The Mayfield Four]], a rock band formed in 1996 with childhood friends Zia Uddin, Marty Meisner, and Craig Johnson (also of Citizen Swing). The Mayfield Four enjoyed a lot of success opening for bands like [[Creed (band)|Creed]], [[Fuel (band)|Fuel]], and many others. Due to undisclosed reasons, Craig Johnson was fired in 1999 and the band continued on as a threesome, with a substitute rhythm guitarist but unofficial band member, up through their final gig. They released 3 CDs, [[Motion (EP)|Motion]], [[Fallout (Mayfield Four album)|Fallout]], and [[Second Skin]]. Though popular, they never garnered enough popularity to break the big time. |
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After The Mayfield Four officially split in 2002, Kennedy was asked by [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] to audition as lead singer of [[Velvet Revolver]], but he declined the offer,<ref name="VH1"> |
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[http://www.vh1.com/artists/interview/1490485/20040823/alter_bridge.jhtml VH1 Interview]</ref> and two years later, he was called up by Creed guitarist [[Mark Tremonti]] asking to join a new band he was forming since Creed had recently broke up. Also comprised of former Creed members [[Scott Phillips]] and [[Brian Marshall]], the newly formed band [[Alter Bridge]] went on to release two albums, [[One Day Remains]] and [[Blackbird (album)|Blackbird]] and are currently writing material for a third and as of yet untitled third album, and will be shooting a live DVD at the [[Brixton Academy]] in [[London]] on November 8, 2008. |
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During his current stint with Alter Bridge, Kennedy appeared on [[Fozzy]]'s 2005 album ''[[All That Remains (album)|All That Remains]]'' as a guest vocalist on the song "Nameless Faceless", and also appears as a backing vocalist on the [[Sevendust]] song "Sorrow" from 2008 album [[Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow]]. His Alter Bridge band mate [[Mark Tremonti]] also appears on the album, performing a guitar solo on the song "Hope." |
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Myles was one of the most influential homosexual guitarists during the height of his popularity but due to recent health problems involving erectile disfunction and various STD's he is limited in his abilities. |
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Kennedy has been known to use Fender, Gibson, Dean, and PRS guitars as well as Mesa Boogie amps. With Alter Bridge he uses PRS Guitars and Dean Guitars (both acoustic and electric). He also plays through Mesa Boogie Mark IV and Roadster amp heads. |
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==Equipment== |
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Guitars |
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* [[PRS_Guitars | Paul Reed Smith Guitars]] (uses SC 245, SC 250, Modern Eagle, McCarty, and Hollowbody models. These are his primary guitars) |
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* [[Dean Guitars]] A Resonator used for a Robert Jonhson Cover live. |
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* [[Taylor Guitars]] Myles can be seen using Taylor electro/acoustics, most notably when he performs Hallelujah. |
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Amplifiers |
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* [[Mesa Boogie Amplifiers]] (uses a Mark IV head. Uses exclusively Mesa Boogie cabinets) |
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* [[Diezel Amplifiers]] (A Herbert head. Myles has said this is his favorite amplifier and uses it for nearly all his distorted tones) |
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Effects |
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*Fulltone Clyde Wah pedal |
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*[[Line 6]] DL4 Delay |
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*[[Line 6]] Modulation Modeler |
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*Fulltone Deja Vibe Uni Vibe Clone |
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*Fulltone Octaver |
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*Boss Chromomatic Tuner |
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*TC Electronics Effects processor (for reverb only) |
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*Radial Switchbone |
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* More info about Myles' rig and guitars can be found at http://www.myles-kennedy.com |
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==Acting career== |
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In addition to playing the role of [[glam metal]] character "Thor" in the 2001 film ''[[Rock Star (film)|Rock Star]]'', Kennedy has appeared along with the rest of Alter Bridge on an August 29, 2005 episode of [[WWE Raw]] with WWE superstar [[Adam Copeland|Edge]]. |
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==Influences== |
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Myles is very influenced by the likes of [[Led Zeppelin]], [[Alice In Chains]], [[Soundgarden]], [[Guns N' Roses]], and [[U2]], as well as [[Radiohead]], [[Jeff Buckley]], and [[Marvin Gaye]]. His top five favorite albums are ''[[Appetite For Destruction]]'' by [[Guns N' Roses]], [[Led Zeppelin]]'s [[Led Zeppelin IV|untitled fourth album]], ''[[Highway to Hell]]'' by [[AC/DC]], ''[[What's Going On]]'' by [[Marvin Gaye]], and [[Jeff Buckley]]'s ''[[Grace (album)|Grace]].'' |
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==Discography== |
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===With Cosmic Dust=== |
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* (1991) ''Journey'' |
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===With Citizen Swing=== |
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* (1993) ''Cure Me With the Groove'' |
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* (1995) ''Deep Down'' |
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===With The Mayfield Four=== |
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* (1997) ''[[Motion (EP)|Motion]]'' ([[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]]) |
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* (1998) ''[[Fallout (Mayfield Four album)|Fallout]]'' ([[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]]) |
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* (2001) ''[[Second Skin (album)|Second Skin]]'' ([[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]]) |
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===With Alter Bridge=== |
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* (August 10, 2004) ''[[One Day Remains]]'' ([[Wind-Up Records]]) |
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* (October 9, 2007) ''[[Blackbird (album)|Blackbird]]'' ([[Universal Records|Universal]] [[Republic Records]]) |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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http://myles-kennedy.com |
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*Danton, Eric R. [http://www.freenewmexican.com/artsfeatures/10318.html "Post-Creed pressure for Alter Bridge singer Myles Kennedy"], ''Associated Press'', February 9, 2005. Accessed January 29, 2006 |
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http://www.mesaboogie.com/Reviews/CustTestimonials/2007-Bracewell-Roadster/Bracewell-Roadster.html |
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http://www.deanguitars.com/myles_kennedy.php |
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==External links== |
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*http://www.myles-kennedy.com |
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*http://www.myspace.com/myleskennedyofficial |
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*http://www.myspace.com/alterbridge |
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*http://www.alterbridge.com |
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*http://www.alterbridgeband.net |
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*{{imdb name|id=1042872|name=Myles Kennedy}} |
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{{The Mayfield Four}} |
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{{Alter Bridge}} |
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October 2008
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