Kenneth Blevins

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Kenneth Blevins
Born Lake Charles, Louisiana
Genres Rock music, country music
Occupation(s) Musician
Instrument(s) Drums
Years active1977–present

Kenneth Blevins (born in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is an American drummer and percussionist known primarily for his session work. As a session drummer, he has contributed to the work of many well-known artists.

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Biography

Early career

As a child, Blevins played cornet and piano, but decided to play drums at age 14. Several years later, he was performing gigs, with an affinity for rock, blues, and Cajun music. [1]

Blevins moved from Lake Charles to Lafayette, then Baton Rouge, then to New Orleans. After playing steadily, Blevins moved to New York City in 1989 to work as a session drummer, and to Nashville in 1993. [1] [2]

Session Work

Blevins has been involved with more than 80 albums in his music career. Though best known for his work with John Hiatt (since 1988) and Sonny Landreth, he also has performed with Li'l Queenie and the Percolators, The Continental Drifters, and the band Tiny Town (with Tommy Malone, Pat McLaughlin, and Johnny Ray Allen). [3] [4]

Blevins prefers to be part of the creative process, selecting recording sessions that allow for creative input. [2]

John Hiatt

Blevins was a member of the Goners, who backed Hiatt on his 1988 Slow Turning album. Hiatt recruited the Goners again in 2001 for The Tiki Bar Is Open , [5] and Blevins has continued to support Hiatt on many of his albums and tours. [6]

Equipment

Blevins uses Paiste cymbals. [3]

Discography

As a member of Tiny Town

With John Hiatt

With Sonny Landreth

With Zachary Richard

With Greg Trooper

As sideman

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