Myles Richard Bass Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Myles Richard Kennedy (born Myles Richard Bass; November 27, 1969) is an American musician and singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Alter Bridge, and as the lead vocalist in Slash's current solo project. A former guitar instructor from Spokane, Washington, Kennedy is known for his ability as both a guitarist and a vocalist, possessing a tenor vocal range that spans four octaves. He has worked as a session musician and songwriter, making both studio and live appearances with several artists over the years and has been involved with several projects throughout his career.Kennedy was raised in Spokane, Washington, where he attended Spokane Falls Community College to study music theory. He began his music career in 1990 as the lead guitarist of the instrumental jazz ensemble Cosmic Dust, with which he released one studio album. His second band, Citizen Swing, released two studio albums before disbanding in 1995. He then founded and became the lead vocalist and lead guitarist of the Spokane-based rock band The Mayfield Four in 1996, releasing two studio albums with the band, Fallout (1998) and Second Skin (2001). While he was in the band, he made a cameo appearance in Rock Star, a film starring Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston. The Mayfield Four disbanded a year later in 2002. After declining an offer to audition as the lead vocalist of Velvet Revolver, he was asked to join Alter Bridge by then-former members of Creed. He has four studio albums with Alter Bridge: One Day Remains (2004), Blackbird (2007), AB III (2010), and Fortress (2013). During Blackbird touring cycle he started working with former Guns 'N' Roses guitarist Slash, featuring on his eponymous first album Slash (2010) on two tracks "Back from Cali" and "Starlight". With Slash and the backing touring band, known as the Conspirators he has recorded two studio records Apocalyptic Love (2012) and World on Fire (2014). He also has a solo album awaiting completion.
As a whole, I would best describe Alter Bridge as the "Cockroach of Rock and Roll." No matter how many times people try to step on us, or flush us down the toilet, we keep coming back for more. We tend to be stubborn and resilient like that.
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Things have changed a lot in the last few years so it's a new frontier. We hope to continue to have the luxury of being a part of it. Come to think of it, since it is no longer frowned upon to use your songs in ad campaigns, should we consider aligning ourselves with Corporate America? Something tells me that "Rise Today" would be the perfect anthem for Viagra.
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Currently on first Australasian tour opening for P.O.D and Disturbed. [August 2008]
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Possesses a 4-octave vocal range, with his longest held on note timed at 22 seconds (in Mayfield Four's "Summergirl") his longest note streak with one breath is 31 seconds in Alter Bridge's "Blackbird").
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His father Richard passed away when Myles was 4 years old. Myles' mother went on to marry a minister and Myles' took his last name, Kennedy.
Was offered an opportunity to join Velvet Revolver (the band made up of ex-Guns N' Roses band members), but he turned down the offer.
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He and "The Mayfield Four" bandmate Zia Uddin were friends since elementary school, both graduating class of 1988 from Mead High School, in Spokane, Washington. The band has either broken up or is on hiatus while Myles is singing for Alter Bridge. He has been diagnosed with Tinnitus.