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Artist
Kendith Stephen Johnson
2+ albums
heavymetalcelticfolklatin
about
Progressive rock/metal singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Dallas, Texas. KSJ plays guitar (electric and classical), bass, mountain dulcimer, mandolin, tinwhistles... Main influences: Rush, Pink Floyd/David Gilmour (since '77-78), and Iron Maiden (since '82). Currently auditioning band members, KSJ is looking for a bassist and drummer. A few albums are in the works including an instrumental album called 'explorations,' an as-yet-untitled album of vocal-based songs, and an archive of older material. KSJ lives in the Dallas area with his wife of 29 years. They have 4 children, all grown and doing well for themselves, with 1 grandson, and another on the way. A decorated U.S. Navy veteran and high school teacher (do they give medals for that?), KSJ is looking forward to the day when he can make his living with his music, and spend his off hours scuba diving with his wife, or lazing on some golden strand in some tropic clime. _____ Other inspirations for KSJ: Rock/Metal include KISS, Aerosmith, Cirith Ungol, Black Sabbath/Heaven and Hell, Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Metallica; Celtic includes the music of Irish composer Turlough O'Carolan [1670-1738], Altan, Solas, John Doyle, John Spillane, Dougie Maclean; Latin includes Johannes Linstead, Ottmar Liebert, Rodrigo y Gabriela. Middle Eastern includes anything by Hossam Ramzy; Christian singer-songwriters Rich Mullins, Fernando Ortega, Bebo Norman, Steven Curtis Chapman... User-contributed tex
