ALL ME on: All lead & background vocals.
All instrumentation, which includes: Electric & acoustic guitars, bass, drums, percussion, piano, keyboards and harmonica.
All songs were written, composed, produced, engineered & digitally edited by Kenneth J. Stelly.
Mastering by the musically renowned, BRIAN FRIEDMAN (of IKE & TINA TURNER fame)
Influences
I believe we are products of what we listen to throughout our lives. (SEE "MUSIC" SECTION)
ABOUT ME: I am an eclectic songwriter/producer/recording artist in the South Bay region of California. I'm a self-taught guitarist/pianist/harmonica player with some delving experience in other forms of instrumentation. I've done collaborative work with other up and coming Indie Artists. I had some involvement in local churches functioning as a music director, soloist and praise & worship leader. I'm also the founder of Wonway Records, providing full services for aspiring artists and musicians.
INTERESTS: Spending time with my family, church, songwriting and recording music, skating at the beach, mixed martial arts/stick & sword fighting, computers, graphic design, teaching children's church, reading while enjoying a good, crisp Pink Lady apple, kayaking, website design, going to the movies.
WHO I'D LIKE TO MEET? Anyone and everyone's WELCOME! Networking with other artists & musicians.
MUSIC: Audioslave ¦ Air Supply ¦ Brian Wilson ¦ Bootsy's Rubber Band ¦ Parliament ¦ DamagePlan ¦ John Denver ¦ Dream Theater ¦ Mozart ¦ Chopin ¦ Tchachovski ¦ Bach ¦ Beethoven ¦ Fleetwood Mac ¦ Led Zepplin ¦ AC/DC ¦ Rush ¦ REO Speedwagon ¦ STYX ¦ Heart ¦ The Beach Boys ¦ Maroon 5 ¦ Red Hot Chili Peppers ¦ The Police ¦ Crosby, Stills & Nash ¦ Aerosmith ¦ Boston ¦ Jim Croce ¦ James Taylor ¦ Sly and the Family Stone ¦ Rage Against The Machine ¦ Carly Simon ¦ Joe Satriani ¦ Steve Vai ¦ Eric Johnson ¦ Sound Garden ¦ Tony MacAlpine ¦ Pantera ¦ System Of A Down ¦ Van Halen ¦ Santana ¦ Tupac Shakur ¦ Ohio Players (the list goes on and on).
MUSICAL ATTRIBUTES: During the late 70's, Ken was a keyboardist for a local cover band named "Black Pearl". They were under the musical mentorship of the band members from the 70s hit R&B group, "ROSE ROYCE". Jam sessions with these seasoned professionals prepared the budding, local group for public appearances. In the 80s, Ken led two Christian Rock bands who "rocked the house" at local churches and community events in the South Bay area. Ken also served as a Praise & Worship leader for youth and singles groups, and was a soloist for the Sunday morning services in addition to teaching classical guitar classes to members of his home church. The 90s was a decade of growth and expansion for Ken as an artist. He was a multi-instrumentalist for a Manhattan Beach pop rock group. Kens multi-tasked performances included playing electric 12-string guitar, keyboard, harmonica and backup vocal. The group played several local venues, which included being an opening act for guitarist CRAIG CHAQUICO of "Jefferson Starship" fame & VINCE NEIL of Motley Crue fame. During this decade, Ken enrolled himself in two Recording Engineering Schools. He assisted in recording sessions with some of the top names in music and film like PATTI LABELLE, JOHN JORGENSON, ANDY WILLIAMS, JIM BELUSHI, MARTIKA, JULIE ANDREWS, LOU RAWLS, LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS, RALPH MACCHIO, SCOTT BAIO, MICHAEL MADSEN, BOBBY MATOS, CAROLE KING, SUSIE HANSEN, LOUIS BELLSON (just to name a few). He also continued serving local churches as a praise & worship leader throughout the turn of the millennium. In 2005, Kenneth's debut CD "CHOICES" pulls out all stops as a single artist effort. Ken pushes the envelope of full recording production as songwriter, producer, composer, engineer, vocal performer and multi-instrumentalist. "CHOICES" delivers an exciting and refreshing artistic fusion of rock, funk, pop, jazz, classical, rap, R&B (just to name a few), to the world of Inspirational Music. Through excellent musicianship, it says what needs to be said to a society that's ever evolving.
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KENNETH J. STELLY: Choices
This is an eclectic CD consisting of 19 tracks of well-crafted songs ranging from Metal to Classical music. A musical joyride, lyrically rich with melodies and lush harmonies to suit every mood and challenge the human spirit.
Happy RocK'N Thanksgiving Holidays! Are you stuffed?! I had to get up and do some cardio this morning otherwise I think I might explode. Made the cast for the NEW 2010 reality show X-TREME TEAM http://www.xtremeteamtv.com, still adding names on my guitar for $10 and racing dirtbikes! http://www.heather-williams.com/blog Remember Thanksgiving is a word of ACTION! :-D Have a Rock'N Day!
Finally, we would like to introduce our entire album, "Pretend That We're Famous" on Itunes now! Just incase you dont already know :D Keep in touch~Sandlot Heroes
People come into your life for a REASON, a SEASON or a LIFETIME. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on. Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season . LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime. I am here for the long haul. Love ya
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