2014-04-09
Kyle Henderson's musical career has been a
journey filled with success alongside hard times. He first made it to the big
leagues with Whiteface, a blues/rock, funk band in the 70s. Later he recorded
two studio albums with The Producers. The band had success throughout the late
70s and early 80s, particularly through MTV. Though Henderson left the band, he
has recently returned for special shows. After leaving The Producers, Henderson
moved to L.A. to pursue a solo career and recorded a Christian rock album about
which, in an interview with BRM, he
said: "I think the record really sucked... the songs were derivative." With the
help of fans via Kickstarter, he released Life
Goes On in 2011, after he went through a divorce and his son, Daniel,
committed suicide. His most recent release is Brand New Chance, featuring Henderson (guitar and vocals), Michael
Ripp (guitar), John Christensen (bass), and Chris Sandocal (drums), along with
guests Jimmy Voegli (piano and organ) and Steve Hamilton (percussion). The new
blues-rock album was released in November 2013 and has garnered praise from The Isthmus, Blues Rock Magazine, and Madison
magazine. The album's title track, "Brand New Chance," features Henderson's
powerful vocals and Voegli's organ. "Perfect Day" with clear influences from
the rock of the later 70s and early 80s.
- Richard Martin
HEAVYDRUNK
HOLYWATER
ROD PIAZZA AND THE MIGHTY FLYERS
EMERGENCY SITUATION
GEOFF MULDAUR AND THE TEXAS SHEIKS
TEXAS SHEIKS
THE TWISTERS
COME OUT SWINGIN'
PAUL REDDICK
SUGAR BIRD
Watermelon Slim & The Workers
The Wheel Man
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