Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Kenny Wayne Shepherd (June 12, 1977-) is an American Blues musician. Shepherd was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. Self-taught, he began playing guitar at age 7, figuring out Muddy Waters licks from his father's record collection.

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June 12 - 1977 - American - Blues - Shreveport, Louisiana - Guitar - Muddy Waters - Record collection

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At age of 13, he was invited onstage by the New Orleans bluesman Brian Lee and Stevie Ray Vaughan. After proving his abilities, he decided on music as a career.

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New Orleans - Stevie Ray Vaughan

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Using his own contacts in the record business Shepherd's father and manager, Wayne "Shotgun" Shepherd (a Shreveport celebrity and DJ) helped his son land a major-label record deal with Giant Records. In 1995, his debut album was entitled Ledbetter Heights and featured original material and a few covers.

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DJ - 1995 - Covers

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Shepherd is honored for his mastery of many styles, but Chicago blues he does not touch, as Shepherd's home is in the middle of the Texas triangle.

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Chicago blues - Texas triangle

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