Ken Tamplin
| Ken Tamplin | |
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| Born | 11 December 1963 Merrietta, GA, United States |
| Genres | Christian rock Hard rock |
| Occupations | Musician, Songwriter, Producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, Vocals |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Spring Hill Music Group |
| Associated acts | Shout Joshua Magdallan |
| Website | Ken Tamplin Online |
Ken Tamplin (born December 11, 1963) is an American Christian rock performer and vocal coach. Tamplin is known for his 4 octave vocal range and has composed music for television and movies.
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[edit] Early years
Ken began playing guitar at age six and singing at age nine. Despite being raised in a Christian home, he was not openly Christian until some time before he began his musical career. Tamplin overdosed on angel dust four times, used and sold cocaine, hash and other drugs before the age of 14, when he became a Christian again. "I've been on fire for Him ever since", Tamplin was quoted as saying.[1]
[edit] Career
Tamplin is one of the founding members of the group Shout, along with Chuck King. He is also the winner of four Dove awards,[2] including Hard Music Album of the Year at the 24th GMA Dove Awards in 1993, for his album Tamplin.
In 2001 Tamplin produced the album Make Me Your Voice, featuring gospel singer Andrae Crouch, to help raise funds for Christian groups working in Sudan.[2]
[edit] Personal life
Tamplin is married with two children.[2] He is cousin to former Van Halen frontman, Sammy Hagar[3]
[edit] Bands
[edit] Discography
In addition to the bands mentioned above, Ken Tamplin sung and played on these albums.
[edit] Albums
- 1990 - Tamplin and Friends - An Axe to Grind
- 1991 - Ken Tamplin - Soul Survivor
- 1993 - Tamplin - Tamplin
- 1995 - Tamplin - In the Witness Box
- 1995 - Ken Tamplin - We the People
- 1997 - Ken Tamplin - Liquid Music Compilation
- 1997 - Ken Tamplin - The Colors of Christmas
- 1999 - Ken Tamplin - Brave Days of Old
- 2001 - Ken Tamplin - Where Love Is
- 2003 - Ken Tamplin and Friends - Wake the Nations
[edit] References
- ^ CCM Magazine August 1989
- ^ a b c Lobdell, William (19 February 2001). "Raising Their Voices". Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/2001/feb/19/local/me-27425. Retrieved 2009-10-14.
- ^ "What Sammy Hagar Sez". HM Magazine (66). July/August 1997. http://web.archive.org/web/20001031180228/www.hmmagazine.com/archives/SammyHagar.htm. Retrieved 2007-04-30.
[edit] External links
- Ken Tamplin Official Site
- Profile at No Life Til Metal
