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

10 Ft. Ganja Plant

John Brown's Body

Tribulations

External links

References

  1. Ankeny, Jason. "Biography: John Brown's Body". Allmusic. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
  2. "Dustin Thomas on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
  3. 1 2 3 Knitght, Brian. "New England Island Rhythms: An Interview with Kevin Kinsella of John Brown's Body". The Vermont Review.
  4. Pettrone, Steven. "John Brown's Body: An American Reggae Band Digging Roots in Farm Country". THE DREAD LIBRARY.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Kevin Kinsella". Billboard.
  6. "Review - Kevin Kinsella : Great Design". www.reggae-vibes.com. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
  7. "Video: Kevin Kinsella – Riding Higher Still « The Pier Magazine". www.thepier.org. Retrieved 2015-10-19. horizontal tab character in |title= at position 48 (help)
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