 Photo by Jeannette Ricciardo |
KERRY KEARNEY
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GUITARS, LEAD VOCALS
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Kerry Kearney developed an interest in guitars at the age of 4. While not being permitted to play his brother's guitar, little Kerry had to wait six years to finally get his own. His parents bought his first electric guitar at age 10. Kerry, a natural, listened to his brother's Ventures records and taught himself how to play. At age 12, Kerry discovered the music of BB King and he joined his first band, playing Southern Rock and Blues. He continued playing and partying throughout HS, but at only 17, Kerry realized he had a serious addiction to drugs and alcohol, so he decided to quit it all and began to "woodshed" his energy on what he loved the most... playing his guitar. At 19, a good friend of Kerry's suggested he should try playing slide guitar. With a few tips from his older brother, Kerry picked up a slide and learned how to play in one day. Some things are just meant to be! In 1988, Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane/Starship heard Kerry play and asked if he'd be interested in joining his band for a 3 month tour. Kerry accepted and 3 months turned into 5 great years. It was then time for Kerry to branch out on his own. Strongly influenced by Lightning Hopkins, Mississippi John Hurt and Eric Clapton, Kerry found his calling in the Blues scene. He gathered a unique and talented group of musicians to form the Kerry Kearney Band. Kerry was voted "Best Guitarist of 1999!" by the LI Voice. Anyone who listens to Kerry Kearney play will agree he's one of the best slide guitarists you'll ever hear! |
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