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| Name = Kenny Kweens
| Name = Kenny Kweens
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| Genre = [[Glam metal]]
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| Associated_acts = [[L.A. Guns]], [[Beautiful Creatures (band)|Beautiful Creatures]]
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| Background = solo_singer
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| Origin = [[Biloxi, Mississippi]], [[United States of America|USA]]
| Instrument = [[Bass guitar|Bass]], [[Guitar]], [[Singing|Vocals]]
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| Genre = [[Hard rock]], [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]], [[glam metal]]
| Occupation = [[Musician]], [[songwriter]]
| Years_active = 1987&ndash;present
| Label = [[Warner Bros. Records| Warner Bros.]], [[Victor Entertainment|JVC]], [[Spitfire Records]], Perris Records
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| Associated_acts = [[Beautiful Creatures (band)|Beautiful Creatures]], [[L.A. Guns]], Villains of Vaudeville, Shake the Faith, Wicked Jester
| URL = [http://www.myspace.com/kennykweens Official Myspace]
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| Notable_instruments = [[Dean Guitars|Dean]] Stylist "Cabbie" [[bass guitar|Bass]]<ref>[http://www.deanguitars.com/kenny_kweens.php Dean Artists - Kenny Kweens of BEAUTIFUL CREATURES]</ref><br />Mudd Signature "Electro-Star" [[bass guitar|Bass]]<ref>[http://www.muddguitars.com/?page_id=597 ElectroStar Bass : Mudd Guitars]</ref>
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'''Kenny Kweens''' is an [[United States|American]] [[bass guitar|bassist]] who is best known for his nine-year tenure in the [[hard rock]] band [[Beautiful Creatures (band)|Beautiful Creatures]]. He is currently playing in the [[Phil Lewis]] fronted version of [[L.A. Guns]] and also has his own solo project titled ''Villains of Vaudeville''.
'''Kenny Kweens''' is the current bassist of the version of [[L.A. Guns]] featuring lead vocalist [[Phil Lewis]].


==History==
He previously played in the band [[Beautiful Creatures (band)|Beautiful Creatures]].
===Wicked Jester (1987&ndash;1993)===

In 1987, Kenny Kweens joined the group ''Wicked Jester'',<ref>[http://www.musicmight.com/person/kweenskenny MusicMight :: Person :: Kenny Kweens]</ref> a band that had formed in [[Illinois]] and relocated to Kenny's hometown of [[Biloxi, Mississippi]] playing a number of local shows. In 1991 the group relocated to [[Los Angeles, California]] but failed get out of the club scene. The group disbanded in 1993.<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/wickedjesteronline Wicked Jester "Bio"]</ref>

===Shake the Faith (1993&ndash;1994)===

Following the demise of Wicked Jester, Kenny joined the group Shake the Faith, formed in [[Los Angeles, California]] by singer David Aragon in 1992, which featured former [[Black N' Blue]] and current [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] guitarist [[Tommy Thayer]].<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.hardrock80.com/PAGEinterview/Jamie_St_JAMES_English.htm|title=Jamie St. James Hardrock80 Interview}}</ref> They released one album, ''America the Violent'', in 1994 but after a brief tour, where the group changed their name to ''No. 9'', the group disbanded.<ref>[http://www.musicmight.com/artist/united+states/california/los+angeles/shake+the+faith MusicMight :: Artists :: SHAKE THE FAITH]</ref>

===Beautiful Creatures (2000&ndash;2009)===
{{Main|Beautiful Creatures (band)}}
In 2000, Kenny joined Beautiful Creatures, whose previous lineup featured his former Shake the Faith bandmate Danny Parker, touring with Kiss and [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]]. After signing a record deal with [[Warner Bros. Records| Warner Bros.]], they released the self-titled debut [[Beautiful Creatures (album)|Beautiful Creatures]], produced by [[Sean Beavan]], on August 14, 2001.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hxfixql0ldte allmusic ((( Beautiful Creatures > Overview )))]</ref> The band were added to the 2001 [[Ozzfest]] lineup playing from June 8 through to August 12 aswell as the ''Rolling Rock Tour'' and later toured [[Japan]].<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=31 The official line-up for this years Ozzfest has now been announced. Archive News - Mar. 12, 2001]</ref> After numerous lineup changes the band announced they were to release sophomore album [[Deuce (Beautiful Creatures album)|Deuce]] on Japanese label [[Victor Entertainment|JVC]] in 2004 with a [[United States of America|US]] release due in early 2005.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=30541 BEAUTIFUL CREATURES: New Album In The Can, DVD On The Way - Dec. 18, 2004]</ref> but the album was not released until April 21, 2005 in Japan and after signed with [[Spitfire Records]]<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=37973 BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Sign With SPITFIRE RECORDS - June 12, 2005]</ref> with the album being released in the US on August 23, 2005. To support the album, that band announced a fall tour with [[Industrial metal|industrial metal]] band [[Genitorturers|The Genitorturers]].<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=40318 BEAUTIFUL CREATURES To Team Up With THE GENITORTURERS For U.S. Tour - Aug. 10, 2005]</ref> After signing a deal with ''Perris Records'' for a [[European]] release of Deuce in 2006<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=44907BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Sign European Deal With PERRIS - Nov. 29, 2005]</ref>, the band embarked on a [[United Kingdom|UK]] headlining tour with [[Stephen Pearcy]] of [[Ratt]].<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=49240 STEPHEN PEARCY To Team Up With BEAUTIFUL CREATURES For U.K. Tour - Mar. 7, 2006]</ref> In April 2008, BC were announced as one of the acts appearing at [[Rocklahoma|Rocklahoma 2008]] on Sunday, July 13.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=95264 DOKKEN Confirmed For ROCKLAHOMA Festival - Apr. 19, 2008]</ref> On July 5, 2009, Kenny announced his departure from the group making his last appearance at the 3rd annual Rocklahoma.

===Villains of Vaudeville (2008&ndash;present)===

In early 2008, bassist Kenny Kweens started his own project titled ''Villains of Vaudeville'' with 3 songs posted on the [http://www.myspace.com/villainsofvaudeville official myspace] produced by Tracy Swider, of ''Hate Times Nine'', and mixed and mastered by BC bandmate [[Anthony Focx]]. An [[extended play|EP]] or [[Studio album|album]] was planned for release at the end of 2008 but failed to materialise.<ref>[http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=5876459&blogId=400610025 KENNY KWEENS - Hot in Hollywood ~ Interview]</ref><ref>[http://www.noizefront.net/kennykweens.html Kenny Kweens- Villains of Vaudeville written by Red]</ref> With his involvement with L.A. Guns, it is unknown wither or not any new material will be released in the near future.

===L.A. Guns (2009&ndash;present)===
{{Main|L.A. Guns}}
In July 2009, Kenny Kweens was announced as the replacement for the departed [[Scott Griffin (bassist)|Scott Griffin]] in the [[Phil Lewis]] fronted L.A. Guns.<ref>[http://hardrockhideout.com/2009/07/05/kenny-kweens-joins-l-a-guns/ Kenny Kweens Joins L.A. Guns « www.hardrockhideout.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123108 L.A. GUNS Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement - July 5, 2009]</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Studio albums===
====with Shake the Faith====
* ''America the Violent'' (1994)

====with Beautiful Creatures====
* ''[[Beautiful Creatures (album)|Beautiful Creatures]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Beautiful Creatures (album)|Beautiful Creatures]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Deuce (Beautiful Creatures album)|Deuce]] '' (2005)
* ''[[Deuce (Beautiful Creatures album)|Deuce]] '' (2005)

===Songs===
====with Villains of Vaudeville====
# The Devil is Waiting (3:44)
# Plastic Jesus (3:13)
# Demolition Baby (2:59)

==References==
{{reflist}}

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==External links==
==External links==
*{{MySpace|id=kennykweens}}
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* [http://www.laguns.net/html/bio_kweens.htm]
*{{Twitter|id=KennyKweens}}
*[http://villainsofvaudeville.com/ Villains of Vaudeville Website]
*[http://www.myspace.com/villainsofvaudeville Villains of Vaudeville Myspace]
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*[http://www.laguns.net/html/bio_kweens.htm L.A. Guns Biography]


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Revision as of 14:05, 22 January 2010

Kenny Kweens

Kenny Kweens is an American bassist who is best known for his nine-year tenure in the hard rock band Beautiful Creatures. He is currently playing in the Phil Lewis fronted version of L.A. Guns and also has his own solo project titled Villains of Vaudeville.

History

Wicked Jester (1987–1993)

In 1987, Kenny Kweens joined the group Wicked Jester,[3] a band that had formed in Illinois and relocated to Kenny's hometown of Biloxi, Mississippi playing a number of local shows. In 1991 the group relocated to Los Angeles, California but failed get out of the club scene. The group disbanded in 1993.[4]

Shake the Faith (1993–1994)

Following the demise of Wicked Jester, Kenny joined the group Shake the Faith, formed in Los Angeles, California by singer David Aragon in 1992, which featured former Black N' Blue and current Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer.[5] They released one album, America the Violent, in 1994 but after a brief tour, where the group changed their name to No. 9, the group disbanded.[6]

Beautiful Creatures (2000–2009)

Main article: Beautiful Creatures (band)

In 2000, Kenny joined Beautiful Creatures, whose previous lineup featured his former Shake the Faith bandmate Danny Parker, touring with Kiss and Marilyn Manson. After signing a record deal with Warner Bros., they released the self-titled debut Beautiful Creatures, produced by Sean Beavan, on August 14, 2001.[7] The band were added to the 2001 Ozzfest lineup playing from June 8 through to August 12 aswell as the Rolling Rock Tour and later toured Japan.[8] After numerous lineup changes the band announced they were to release sophomore album Deuce on Japanese label JVC in 2004 with a US release due in early 2005.[9] but the album was not released until April 21, 2005 in Japan and after signed with Spitfire Records[10] with the album being released in the US on August 23, 2005. To support the album, that band announced a fall tour with industrial metal band The Genitorturers.[11] After signing a deal with Perris Records for a European release of Deuce in 2006[12], the band embarked on a UK headlining tour with Stephen Pearcy of Ratt.[13] In April 2008, BC were announced as one of the acts appearing at Rocklahoma 2008 on Sunday, July 13.[14] On July 5, 2009, Kenny announced his departure from the group making his last appearance at the 3rd annual Rocklahoma.

Villains of Vaudeville (2008–present)

In early 2008, bassist Kenny Kweens started his own project titled Villains of Vaudeville with 3 songs posted on the official myspace produced by Tracy Swider, of Hate Times Nine, and mixed and mastered by BC bandmate Anthony Focx. An EP or album was planned for release at the end of 2008 but failed to materialise.[15][16] With his involvement with L.A. Guns, it is unknown wither or not any new material will be released in the near future.

L.A. Guns (2009–present)

Main article: L.A. Guns

In July 2009, Kenny Kweens was announced as the replacement for the departed Scott Griffin in the Phil Lewis fronted L.A. Guns.[17][18]

Discography

Studio albums

with Shake the Faith

  • America the Violent (1994)

with Beautiful Creatures

Songs

with Villains of Vaudeville

  1. The Devil is Waiting (3:44)
  2. Plastic Jesus (3:13)
  3. Demolition Baby (2:59)

References

  1. ^ Dean Artists - Kenny Kweens of BEAUTIFUL CREATURES
  2. ^ ElectroStar Bass : Mudd Guitars
  3. ^ MusicMight :: Person :: Kenny Kweens
  4. ^ Wicked Jester "Bio"
  5. ^ "Jamie St. James Hardrock80 Interview".
  6. ^ MusicMight :: Artists :: SHAKE THE FAITH
  7. ^ allmusic ((( Beautiful Creatures > Overview )))
  8. ^ The official line-up for this years Ozzfest has now been announced. Archive News - Mar. 12, 2001
  9. ^ BEAUTIFUL CREATURES: New Album In The Can, DVD On The Way - Dec. 18, 2004
  10. ^ BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Sign With SPITFIRE RECORDS - June 12, 2005
  11. ^ BEAUTIFUL CREATURES To Team Up With THE GENITORTURERS For U.S. Tour - Aug. 10, 2005
  12. ^ CREATURES Sign European Deal With PERRIS - Nov. 29, 2005
  13. ^ STEPHEN PEARCY To Team Up With BEAUTIFUL CREATURES For U.K. Tour - Mar. 7, 2006
  14. ^ DOKKEN Confirmed For ROCKLAHOMA Festival - Apr. 19, 2008
  15. ^ KENNY KWEENS - Hot in Hollywood ~ Interview
  16. ^ Kenny Kweens- Villains of Vaudeville written by Red
  17. ^ Kenny Kweens Joins L.A. Guns « www.hardrockhideout.com
  18. ^ L.A. GUNS Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement - July 5, 2009


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