About Me
Ken Morris is an original recording artist, songwriter, musician and electrifying entertainer. He began in the rock clubs of New York City, performing in Max's Kansas City, The Peppermint Lounge, Kenny's CastAways's, CBGB's and other legendary clubs.Ken has had many legendary musicians perform in his back up bands throughout the years, including Steve Marriot from Humble Pie, Lester Chambers from the Chamber's brothers, (who also guest's on his new album, "Heavenly Bound and No Earthly Good"), Corky Lange, (drummer for Mountain), with Lesley West, amongst others. Ken has toured the western world and islands., and looks forward to bringing his music to Asia . He had the distinct privilege of performing for the Royal family of Sweden, in their Stockholm castle, on his visits there.At the age of 22, Ken was closing a show for the famed Billy Preston, when a New York management team caught his performance, and three months later, was headlining in Las Vegas with a show he wrote, arranged and produced, and was given his first recording contract.Shortly after winning his class in the IFBB Mr. USA in bodybuilding, (he also holds high degrees as a black belt in four styles of martial arts), he met Rod Stewart through his friendship, with then, manager of Elton John. Ken was a guest at Rod's Madison Square Garden performance that night and shortly after, he decided to make his hobby of writing music as a serious profession. His only goal at the time was to win the Mr. America and open a gym/karate studio. After Rod heard him play some of his songs in the hotel room after the show, Rod encouraged Ken to pursue a career in music." He gave me some great advice. He said, "Recruit the best musicians possible, sing with all your heart, and try to stay ... He also said, "Don't hire musicians....hire personalities that can play well." Ken has followed that advice ever since and it has served him well.Having lived for most his life between Los Angeles, New York and London, Ken now resides in Daytona Beach, Fl and has recorded in Orlando with his long time friend and studio owner David Mikeals,as well as media Sound in NYC,Mars Studio in LA, EMI studios in London , England, and several independent studios thruoghout the US, Europe and Jamacia.Ken is always quick to give credit where credit is due. " In this business, it's not just about me and my songs, but the entire team I have, that makes it all happen in good fashion."Ken's company, Manitou Music Productions, LLC, also writes and produces other artists for other labels
Ken was influenced by Rock n Roll artists like the Stones, Zep, Rod Stewart, U2, The Clash, The Dead Boys, , The Kinks, Humble Pie,The New York Dolls, INXS,Sprinsteen, and country staples like the writing of Kris Kristopferson and Jim Croce, Johnny Cash and ELVIS.
