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Artist: Ken
In the year 2000 the Swedish MC Ken managed to stir up reactions similar to those facing metal in the '80s when he told his audience at a concert to attack the royal family. Until then, he had mainly been known for his single "Mamma" and, to lesser extent, for rapping on Petter's debut album. Technically Ken was not one of the better Swedish MCs... [+] Read More
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Artist: Ken Wil
To put it simple, Ken Wil is bringing something to the table that most people aren't ready for. He already got out one mixtape titled, An Irrational Understanding Mixtape (2006), his ep, The Writing Assignment, is dropping December of 2007. He is currently working on his long-awaited debut album, The Record, which is expected to drop late 2008.... [+] Read More
Artist: Ken Perlman
Ken Perlman is a pioneer in the art of the melodic clawhammer banjo. He has devoted countless hours to instructing other musicians, both through workshops and published works. Many of his peers regard his banjo instructional books as classics. Among these publications are Basic Clawhammer Banjo Solos, Melodic Clawhammer Banjo, and Clawhammer... [+] Read More
Artist: Ken Tamplin
Gospel vocalist/producer/songwriter Ken Tamplin began working with the group Joshua, who debuted in 1982 with The Hand Is Quicker Than the Eye. Tamplin also appeared on 1985's Surrender and 1987's Intense Defense, but moved to the band Shout for 1988's It Won't Be Long. He worked as a producer for the band on the following year's In Your Face.... [+] Read More
Artist: Ken Nordine
Most Americans are probably familiar with Ken Nordine, even if they don't know it. His rich, deep baritone graces numerous television and radio ads. His most creative work, however, is reserved for his "word jazz," which marries liquid, free-association ruminations with jazzy instrumental backing. Active in radio since the 1950s, he's recorded... [+] Read More
Artist: Ken Ishii
Japanese techno artist Ken Ishii is among the most innovative, experimental composers in contemporary techno. Although working in and drawing from a decidedly dancefloor-oriented, Detroit-derived framework, Ishii's exploration of avant-garde compositional techniques like chromaticism and the prominent influence of digital synthesis figures him... [+] Read More
Artist: Ken Dodd
Respectfully known as "Britain's undisputed king of comedy," Ken Dodd (born Kenneth Arthur Dodd) was one of the most successful artists in the history of the British theater. He set the record for the longest run at the Palladium in London, in 1958 performing two shows a night and three on Saturday for an unprecedented 42 weeks. Dodd was equally... [+] Read More
Artist: Ken May
Ken May was born in 1949 in Pikeville, Kentucky, and grew up in the Columbus, Ohio area. During the sixties, seventies, and eighties Ken played and recorded with a lot of different artists and bands, one of which is featured on mp3.com, J.D. Blackfoot (the Ultimate Prophecy), which also featured Craig Fuller who went on to found Pure Prairie... [+] Read More
Artist: Kenny Ken
Kenny Ken became one of the U.K.'s more recognized drum'n'bass DJs during the mid- to late '90s, owning and operating the Mix & Blen' label. He began DJing during the late-'80s acid house movement and rose to prominace with "Everyman" in 1994, his first big track. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Ken Reynolds
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Artist: Ken Petersen
Ken Petersen was born and raised in Brooklyn, NYC. Learning music at an early age, Ken has been playing, composing for over thirty years.In 1971 Ken joined with David Peel and the Lower East Side band. In 1972 Ken and David Peel joined John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band for 2 years recording the album 'The Pope Smokes Dope'.Ken has been... [+] Read More
Artist: Ken Elliot
Ken Elliot is part of a five-man songwriting unit responsible for "Harmony" -- the song, not the musical concept -- on the second release from rap group Slum Village. ~ Eugene Chadbourne, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Ken Elliot
Arts writer Ken Elliot, based out of Boston, came up with liner notes for releases by local artists such as vocalist Meredith d'Ambrosio. ~ Eugene Chadbourne, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Ken Colyer
As one of England's leading trad jazz exponents, Ken Colyer's influence would have been confined to his own country were it not for a spin-off that would inadvertently lead to great changes in the music world at large. Self-taught on trumpet and guitar, Colyer was a founding member of the Crane River Jazz Band (1949-1953), a New Orleans-styled... [+] Read More
Artist: Ken Saydak
A veteran sideman with Lonnie Brooks, Mighty Joe Young, Johnny Winter and Dave Specter, pianist and singer/songwriter Ken Saydak stepped out for the first time with the 1999 album Foolish Man on Delmark. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Ken Boynton
Ken Boynton is an active singer/songwriter, actor, filmmaker, and also very active as a voiceover artist. With this many logs on the fire, one may wonder how he has come to release his fifth album, "Find a Way", in 2000. His passion for songwriting and singing has kept him focused on his music, it is one of the great pleasures in his busy career... [+] Read More
Artist: Ken Anderson
Graphic artist Ken Anderson was active in the '70s, splashing colors around vividly on fusion jazz albums with titles such as Awakening and Yesterday's Dreams. He also designed a batch of albums for the band Mink De Ville, the evocative Bob Seger cover Stranger in Town, and the largely forgotten solo effort of Guess Who vocalist Burton Cummings.... [+] Read More
Artist: Ken Anderson
Judging from his membership in the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, singer and choral director Ken Anderson must have thoroughly enjoyed his involvement in theBrooks and Dunn recording entitled Hard Workin' Man, not to mention the chorus' own 1996 release Naked Man. He has also recorded back-up vocals with the San Francisco band Jelly's Pierced... [+] Read More
Artist: Ken Clark
Not to be confused with country/bluegrass artist Ken Clark or the late bebop drummer Kenny Clarke, the Ken Clark profiled in this bio is a jazz-oriented organist who is also comfortable playing R&B, funk and blues. The Boston resident (who plays electric keyboards and acoustic piano as secondary instruments) isn't the type of organist who is... [+] Read More
Artist: Ken Cook
Despite his early promise as a singer, Ken Cook never fully emerged from the shadow of his mentor Roy Orbison. Signed to Sun Records in 1958, he left behind a handful of songs that have delighted archival listeners for decades, including a version of Orbison's "Don't Be Runnin' Wild (Problem Child)" and a duet with Orbison of "I Was a Fool." His... [+] Read More
