Kenny Kweens | |
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 Kweens performing | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New Orleans, LA, US[1] |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Bass, guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Warner Bros., JVC, Spitfire, Sire, Alfa-Brunette, Hi/Fi, Perris |
Kenny Kweens is an American musician. He is best known as the bassist in the hard rock band Beautiful Creatures.[2] In 2009, Kweens also joined L.A. Guns (fronted by Phil Lewis), replacing previous bassist Scott Griffin.[3][4] However, in 2011, Kweens departed, replaced by Griffin.[5] On September 22, 2014, it was announced that Griffin had once again departed the band, and Kweens rejoined the band.[6]
Prior to joining Beautiful Creatures, Kweens was a member of Shake the Faith,[7] No. 9,[7] Diamond Star Halo[7] and Melody Black[7] while in 2008 he formed his own solo project titled Villains of Vaudeville.[1][8]
- ^ a b "Interview with Kenny Kweens". Hot in Hollywood. May 29, 2008. Archived from the original on February 7, 2009.
- ^ Loftus, Johnny. "Beautiful Creatures Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved April 27, 2010.
- ^ Rockitt, Rob. "Kenny Kweens Joins L.A. Guns". Hard Rock Hideout. Archived from the original on September 22, 2010. Retrieved July 5, 2009.
- ^ "L.A. GUNS Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement". Blabbermouth.net. July 5, 2009. Archived from the original on July 8, 2009.
- ^ "L.A. GUNS Rejoined By Bassist SCOTTY GRIFFIN". Blabbermouth.net. January 10, 2011. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012.
- ^ "L.A. Guns Split with Bassist, Reunite with Bassist". MetalSucks. September 22, 2014. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Kenny Kweens". Dean Guitars. Retrieved August 25, 2010.
- ^ Red. "Kenny Kweens – Villains of Vaudeville". Noizefront.net. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2010.