Ken Tamplin

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Ken Tamplin
Tamplin in 2012
Tamplin in 2012
Background information
Born (1963-12-11) December 11, 1963 (age 59)
Marietta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Vocal coach
  • YouTuber
  • singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • composer
  • record producer
  • audio engineer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1980–present
Labels
Websitekentamplinvocalacademy.com

Ken Tamplin (born December 11, 1963) is an American vocal coach, YouTuber, and former Christian rock performer. Founder of Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy, Tamplin is known for his vocal range and vocal training methods. He has contributed to his solo albums as a singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, record producer, and audio engineer (mixing and mastering). Tamplin has also composed music for television, movies, and commercials.[1]

Early years[edit]

Tamplin 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. "I've been on fire for Him ever since", Tamplin was quoted as saying.[2]

Career[edit]

Tamplin is one of the founding members of the group Shout, along with Chuck King. He is also the winner of four GMA Dove Awards,[1][3] including Hard Music Album of the Year at the 25th GMA Dove Awards in 1994, for his album Tamplin; and received 12 nominations.[1]

In the 1980s, he auditioned for the German heavy metal band Accept, invited by producer Dieter Dierks.[4]

In 2001, Tamplin produced the album Make Me Your Voice, featuring gospel singer Andraé Crouch, to help raise funds for Christian groups working in Sudan.[3]

He has also managed surfers and models Aamion Goodwin and Daize Shayne.[5]

Tamplin also runs the Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy. Former students include Gabriela Gunčíková, who later went on to success with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and to represent the Czech Republic at Eurovision;[6] and Xiomara Crystal, a featured singer on the Rock Meets Classic tour.[7]

Personal life[edit]

Tamplin is married and has two children, including a son.[1][8] He also has a brother, Lance, who is a pastor; and with whom he started Living Stones Fellowship in 2001,[8] which was based at the La Tierra Elementary school in Mission Viejo—where he served as a worship director.[9]

He is a cousin to former Van Halen frontman, current Chickenfoot and The Circle frontman, and solo recording artist Sammy Hagar.[10] Hagar said of Tamplin in an interview: "I've only met him once. But you know, he sends me his records and all that stuff."[10]

Tamplin was a resident of Costa Mesa, California;[3] and co-owned Music Painter Studios with Robert Hart, located at the nearby Santa Ana Heights.[11] He currently lives with his wife in Flagstaff, Arizona, and his academy and studio are based in Sedona.[1][12]

Bands[edit]

Film credits[edit]

source:[13]

Television credits[edit]

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Additional credits[edit]

Discography[edit]

In addition to the bands mentioned above, Ken Tamplin sung and played on these albums.

Albums[edit]

  • 1984 – Joshua – Surrender
  • 1987 – Shout – It Won't Be Long
  • 1988 – Shout – In Your Face
  • 1989 – Angelica – Angelica
  • 1989 – The Power Team – Take 'Em Back
  • 1990 – Tamplin and Friends – An Axe to Grind
  • 1991 – Ken Tamplin – Soul Survivor
  • 1991 – Magdallan – Big Bang
  • 1992 – Rock Of The 80's – Volume 1
  • 1993 – Tamplin – Tamplin
  • 1993 – Hollywood Hairspray – Volume 2
  • 1994 – Shout – At The Top Of Their Lungs
  • 1995 – Tamplin – In the Witness Box
  • 1995 – Ken Tamplin – We the People
  • 1995 – Ken Tamplin – Goin' Home
  • 1996 – Magdallan – End Of The Ages
  • 1997 – Ken Tamplin – Liquid Music Compilation
  • 1997 – Ken Tamplin – The Colors of Christmas
  • 1997 – Shout – Back
  • 1998 – Major League Soundtrack – Back To The Minors
  • 1999 – Ken Tamplin – Brave Days of Old
  • 2001 – Ken Tamplin – Where Love Is
  • 2001 – Ken Tamplin – Make Me Your Voice 1
  • 2002 – Laudamus – Lost In Vain
  • 2003 – Ken Tamplin and Friends – Wake the Nations
  • 2004 – Ken Tamplin – Make Me Your Voice 2
  • 2009 – Ken Tamplin – How Sweet the Sound (Spring Hill Music U.S.)
  • 2011 – Ken Tamplin – Got You Covered Vol 1
  • 2011 – Ken Tamplin – Got You Covered Vol 2
  • 2011 – Ken Tamplin – Got You Covered Vol 3
  • 2011 – Ken Tamplin – Got You Covered Vol 4
  • 2011 – Ken Tamplin – Got You Covered Vol 5
  • 2011 – Ken Tamplin – Got You Covered Vol 6
  • 2012 – Ken Tamplin – Then Sings My Soul
  • 2012 – Ken Tamplin – Superstar Medleys
  • 2014 – Ken Tamplin – Ballads of Ken Tamplin Vol 1

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Ken Tamplin Bio". Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy. Archived from the original on December 2, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ CCM Magazine, August 1989
  3. ^ a b c Lobdell, William (February 19, 2001). "Raising Their Voices". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 14, 2009.
  4. ^ Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy (July 1, 2019), Vocal Coach Reacts To Scorpions - Klaus Meine - Still Loving You - Ken Tamplin, archived from the original on December 19, 2021, retrieved December 19, 2021
  5. ^ Tamplin, Ken. "Ken Tamplin Online". Ken Tamplin Online. Archived from the original on April 22, 2009. Retrieved February 6, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  6. ^ "Ťukněte si s celebritou! Zpěvačka Gabriela Gunčíková dnes slaví 23! – AHA.cz". Ahaonline.cz. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
  7. ^ "Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy Vocalist Xiomara Crystal Links Up With Rock Meets Classic Mega Tour". March 16, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
  8. ^ a b Tamplin, Ken. "News Archive". Ken Tamplin Online. Archived from the original on March 31, 2009. Retrieved February 6, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  9. ^ Tamplin, Ken; Tamplin, Lance. "Living Stones Fellowship". Living Stones Fellowship. Archived from the original on February 24, 2001. Retrieved February 6, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  10. ^ a b "What Sammy Hagar Sez". HM Magazine (66). July–August 1997. Archived from the original on October 31, 2000. Retrieved April 30, 2007.
  11. ^ "Music Painter Studios — Ken Tamplin & Robert Hart". iZ Technology Corporation. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  12. ^ "In Studio: Singing Lessons - Sedona". Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy. Archived from the original on December 1, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  13. ^ a b "Ken Tamplin". IMDb. Retrieved July 2, 2018.

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