Tim David Kelly

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Tim David Kelly
GenresAlternative, Rock, Metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer, mixer, composer
Years active1994–present
LabelsMCA, Headliner, Mityma, Ultradose
Websitetimdavidkelly.com

Tim David Kelly is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, graphic designer & composer for TV/film. He is the singer, guitarist and songwriter for the alternative rock band Kicking Harold whose still popular[1] song "Gasoline" from Space Age Breakdown was featured as the main theme for 8 seasons (72 episodes)on TLC's automobile make-over show, Overhaulin'. Kelly has written many songs for others, including co-writing "Money For That" for the band Shiny Toy Guns.[2][3] He has produced several albums, including co-producing Lightning Strikes Again by Dokken.[4][5] Kelly has composed main themes and music cues used in television and film including Gene Simmons Family Jewels (A&E) & Little Steven's Underground Garage. Kicking Harold released their 5th album, "Red Light District" in 2015 and completed a 25 date American tour as direct support for "The Winery Dogs". In 2017 Kelly opened a new music production studio in Burbank, CA and is currently working again with other artist as well as his own projects.

Discography[edit]

Albums with Kicking Harold
  • Red Light District (Ultradose) (2015) – Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums, producer, Mixer, songwriter
  • Zombies, Cars & Evil Guitars (Mityma) (2010) – Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums, producer, Mixer, songwriter
  • Space Age Breakdown (Re-Release) (Mityma) (2006) – Vocals, Guitars, producer, Mixer, songwriter
  • Space Age Breakdown (Mityma) (2002) – Vocals, Guitars, producer, Mixer, songwriter
  • Return of the Bulb Men (Headliner) (1997) – Vocals, Guitars, Bass, songwriter
  • Ugly & Festering (Re-Release) (MCA) (1996) – Vocals, Guitars, songwriter
  • Ugly & Festering (Headliner) (1995) – Vocals, Guitars, songwriter
  • EP (Self released demo) (1994) – Vocals, Guitars, songwriter
Albums as Tim David Kelly
  • '"Burn One Down" EP (Headliner) (1997)[6] – Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Songwriter
  • '"Growing Up Naked'" (Fuzztone) (2001)[7] – Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Producer, Mixer, Songwriter
Albums with Zombie Oil
  • "Waiting For The Sun" (Ultradose Music) (2013) – Vocalist, Bassist, Producer, Songwriter
Albums with The Bloodshot Gamblers
  • "Pain & Other Simple Pleasures" (Demon Deluxe) (2011) – Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Producer, Mixer, Songwriter
Albums with Marshal Gold*

"Alchemy" (Ultradose Music) (2020) – Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Producer, Mixer, Songwriter

Album credits[edit]

  • SHINY TOY GUNS, "Season Of Poison" (Motown/Universal) – Songwriter
  • DOKKEN, "Lightning Strikes Again" (Rhino) – Recording Engineer, Co-Producer
  • DOKKEN, "Broken Bones" (Frontiers) – Recording Engineer
  • THE SKIES OF AMERICA, "Shine" (National Recorder) – Bass on US Tour
  • DINA D'ALESSANDRO, "Is It Safe" (Worker Ants Music) – Producer, Mixer
  • THE WYATTS "The Wyatts" (Self Release) – Producer, Mixer, Drums, Guitars
  • ESCAPING ZANE, "In Wants Out " (Self Release) – Producer, Mixer, Bass, Guitars
  • THE SOUL MITES, "Faith Healer " (Self-Release) – Mixer
  • JOHN DIGRAZIA, "John Digrazia" (JDMP) – Producer, Mixer,
  • VYLAN, "Ultra Suede" (Crash) – Guitars, Bass, Drums, Producer, Mixer, Songwriter
  • NEVERSHINE, "Hyposonicvelocity" (DK) – Producer, Mixer
  • ZANE, "Multiple Personality Disorder" (Grestone) – Bass

TV/Film Credits[edit]

  • "OVERHAULIN" (TLC), Main title theme song – Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist, Vocals[8]
  • "HERE COMES THE BOOM" (SONY), Music featured in TV ad campaign – Composer
  • "GENE SIMMON'S FAMILY JEWELS" (A&E), Music featured in series – Co-Composer
  • "LITTLE STEVEN'S UNDERGROUND GARAGE " (MTV), Main title theme song – Songwriter, Producer, Artist
  • "PLAYMANIA / QUIZNATION " (GSN), Main title theme song – Co-Songwriter, Co-Producer
  • "SHREK 2" (DreamWorks), Song used in video game trailer/ad – Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist, Vocals
  • "TONIGHT SHOW " (NBC), Music featured in series – Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist, Vocals
  • "ANIMATION SHOW 4 " (Mike Judge), Music featured in film opener – Composer
  • "ONE BAD TRIP" (MTV), Music featured in series – Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist, Vocals
  • "PIMP MY RIDE" (MTV), Song featured in series- Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist, Vocals
  • "MODERN MARVELS" (History), Music featured in series – Co-Composer, Co-Producer
  • "MARIGOLD" (Paul Bickel Films), End credit song – Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist, Vocals
  • "I'VE GOT A TATTOO", Music for Del Taco TV ad campaign – Composer, Co-Producer, Artist
  • "FUNNIEST PETS & PEOPLE " (Super Station), Music featured in series – Co-Composer, Co-Producer
  • "MOST HIGH" (2nd Act Films), Music featured in film – Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist, Vocals

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Kicking Harold - Audiko Search". Archived from the original on May 24, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
  2. ^ "Shiny Toy Guns – Season Of Poison (2008, CD) - Discogs". Discogs.
  3. ^ "Season of Poison - Shiny Toy Guns | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  4. ^ "Best Buy: Lightning Strikes Again [CD]".
  5. ^ "Lightning Strikes Again - Dokken | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  6. ^ "Burn One Down by Tim David Kelly | Full Album Song Listings | VH1". Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
  7. ^ "Tim David Kelly Music News & Info | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on November 11, 2012.
  8. ^ "Tim David Kelly". IMDb.

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