Kevin Kinsella
| Kevin Kinsella | |
|---|---|
 Photo via folkins.net | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Ithaca, NY |
| Genres |
Reggae Roots Reggae Americana |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1987 - Present |
| Labels |
I Town Records ROIR Shanachie Records |
| Associated acts |
John Brown's Body 10 Ft. Ganja Plant Tribulations |
| Website | www.kevinkinsella.com |
Bio
Kevin Kinsella is a reggae and roots rock musician who has participated in 10 studio albums since 1996. Formerly a member of John Brown's Body[1] and 10 Ft. Ganja Plant, he lives in Ithaca, New York. He has been called "Father of East Coast Reggae"[2]
History
In 1987 Kevin Kinsella founded the band Tribulations when he was just 15 years old in Ithaca, NY.[3] Kevin and his childhood friend Josh Newton headed the band.[4] The band gained regional notoriety in the northeast and opened for Toots and the Maytals.
In 1995 Kevin Kinsella founded the reggae band John Brown's Body[3] During this time period Kevin released their first album "All Time" (1996) on Kevin's label I Town Records.[5] They also recorded "Among Them" (1998), This Day (2000), and "Spirits All Around Us (2002).[5]
Kevin Kinsella also released two acoustic styled albums as solo releases "I-Town Revival" (2000) and "Firestick (2002).[5]
In 2006 Kevin Kinsella left John Brown's Body on good terms to pursue his solo career and to continue to record with 10 Ft. Ganja Plant.[5]
In 2011 Kevin released his 3rd solo album titled "Great Design,[6] followed by "Riding Higher Still" in 2014.[7]
Musical Influences
Some of Kevin Kinsella's influences include The Meditations and The Gladiators.[3]
Discography
Solo
- Kevin Kinsella Riding Higher Still (2014)
- Kevin Kinsella Great Design (2011)
- Kevin Kinsella I-Town Revival (2006)
- Kevin Kinsella & Ti Ti Chickapea Firestick (2006)
10 Ft. Ganja Plant
- 10 FT. Ganja Plant 10 Deadly Shots Vol. III (2014)
- 10 FT. Ganja Plant "Skycatcher" (2013)
- 10 FT. Ganja Plant 10 Deadly Shots Vol. II (2012)
- 10 FT. Ganja Plant Shake Up The Place (2011)
- 10 FT. Ganja Plant 10 Deadly Shots Vol. I (2010)
- 10 FT. Ganja Plant Bush Rock (2009)
- 10 FT. Ganja Plant Bass Chalice (2005)
- 10 FT. Ganja Plant Midnight Landing (2003)
- 10 FT. Ganja Plant Do Right / Top Down 45RPM (2003)
- 10 FT. Ganja Plant Hillside Airstrip (2001)
- 10 FT. Ganja Plant Politricking Man / Fight Them a Fight 45RPM (2001)
- 10 FT. Ganja Plant Presents (2000)
- 10 FT. Ganja Plant Good Time Girl / Good News Dub 45RPM (2000)
John Brown's Body
- John Brown's Body Pressure Points (2005)
- John Brown's Body Spirits All Around Us (2002)
- Justin Hinds Live at Grassroots (2002)
- John Brown's Body This Day (2000)
- John Brown's Body Among Them (1998)
- John Brown's Body All Time (1996)
Tribulations
- Tribulations Daddy Good Pieces (1994)
- Tribulations The Gate (1992)
- Tribulations Youth Sound Power (1991)
- Tribulations Who Likes Reggae Music (1988)
- Tribulations City / Dancing In The Rain 45RPM (1987)
External links
References
- ↑ Ankeny, Jason. "Biography: John Brown's Body". Allmusic. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ↑ "Dustin Thomas on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
- 1 2 3 Knitght, Brian. "New England Island Rhythms: An Interview with Kevin Kinsella of John Brown’s Body". The Vermont Review.
- ↑ Pettrone, Steven. "John Brown’s Body: An American Reggae Band Digging Roots in Farm Country". THE DREAD LIBRARY.
- 1 2 3 4 "Kevin Kinsella". Billboard.
- ↑ "Review - Kevin Kinsella : Great Design". www.reggae-vibes.com. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
- ↑ "Video: Kevin Kinsella – Riding Higher Still « The Pier Magazine". www.thepier.org. Retrieved 2015-10-19. horizontal tab character in
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