Micky Kemp - Micky writes the songs,plays rythmn geetar and sings,
His devastating good looks and charm have made him a big hit with the over 70's and under 5's, it seems to have failed miserably on all points between.
He is ably assisted by One of the UK'S great guitarists, Ex Ian Hunter etc etc Darrell Bath,, Darrell sings a bit too and plays lead guitar, a master of understated playing and tone perfection, Dazza loves playing guitar, drinking and british sitcoms, he can be found most evenings watching George and Mildred. Daz can be heard on the SEVERE label
Also making up the numbers is the Affectionately named "BASTARD SON OF OZZY OSBOURNE, lAYDEEEEZ AND GENTLEMENNNNNNNN,, Its the mighty Chiv, and yes he is as bad as he looks, a fine man, Drummer and driver. The mighty one is a firm favourite with kids and animals,,,
The task of "cool man of the band" falls firmly at the feet of our enigmatic bass meister Nigel Taylor, a good dude who enjoys drinking nearly as much as Dazza, slightly more than Micky and a fair old bit more than the Mighty beast we call Chiv, Nigel has played with many of the UK's great artists,, (up until now,,,HA HA..)
Influences
Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Steve Earle, Tom Russell, Joe Ely, Townes Van Zandt, Fred Eaglesmith, The Smiths, Faces, Stones, Neil Diamond,
Johnny Cash, Dave Alvin, Billy Joel, Joe D'Urso, Bill Kirchen, Nick Lowe,
Colin Webb and Pete Morrison. Jackson Browne, Phil Lee, Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Buffet,
Sounds Like
Weve been told we sound like...
Bruce Springsteen 9,876,322 times
Warren Zevon 1,345 times
The Faces 532 times
Jackson Browne unfortunately never
Tom Petty nearly 19 times
Neil Diamond 15, 678 times
The Afghan Whigs a suprising Once
and Never likened, not even closely to Mariah Carey once.
Confused,, I am,,
On February 9, 2004 a young Brit named Micky Kemp made his Borderline debut and gave a roomful of punters another story to tell in years to come. This blue-collar lad from Surrey, who grew up immersed in Johnny Cash and Elvis, tore through a ten-song opening set that had the audience on its feet and gasping for breath. From the opening power chords of Sweet Rock & Roll to the thunderous ovation that followed Last Goodbye, Kemp's passion and energy carried the night."
Maverick, May 2004
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Hey man, long time no speak, how are you doing? My newest and second release - the five-track Calmer Than Karma EP - was released worldwide on Monday. It’s just £2 to buy on CD, including delivery. Go to morgasmic. co. uk if you’re interested in grabbing a copy. Cheers!
Hey hey.... You guys were amazing over the weekend:D Wish I could have seen you second gig on sat night... I was wondering if it is poss to get a recording of that song www.lonely if that's what it is called???
At supper this evening we featured the a la Micky Kemp menu. Louise (I know you've never met her and think I just made her up and probably am a sad old poofter, so what) and I opened our sandwiches, spread crisps evenly over every square centimeter, closed them up, and ate them. The world is wrong, you are right.
Thanks to you and the guys (especially Dave Polglaze who I owe one!) for a great night at the Marlborough Head in Farnham last night - it was wikid!
You get better and better with age and experience! Thanks for dragging me up to play guitar - couldn't hear a thing but it was grear fun! As Ronnie Nut said - "keep Farnham phat"!
We're all looking forward to the Fanham Free Music Festival on 22 June - it'll be great to catch up with you all again.
Hi Good to meet You Guys Saturday, At The Brewery Bar, A Great Time Had By All. A Great Front Man Backed By Great Musicians, Its Good to See a Band Really Enjoying Themselves & It Certainly Rubbed Off On The Audience, Hope To See you On The Circuit Soon & Have A Beer, Good Stuff, Respect, Melv C9BB. Cheers!
Hi Micky - just to let you know we've now got a new Bass Man - Don Maxwell - and we'll be ready and rockin' for the Farnham Free Music Festival on 22 June. Cheers from Six Miles Away
Micky - hope you're good. There's a thing going on Thursday 29th May. Farnham Arts Festival with loads of live music around the Farnham pubs. Sort of thing you probably want to be involved with if you're around (I see you are in Scotland the week before). Let me know.
